The proposed bill would update current telecommunications statutes in Arizona by introducing the "Secure Telecommunications Act of 2025," which would prohibit the construction of critical telecommunications infrastructure using equipment from foreign adversaries, specifically naming the People's Republic of China. It would require the removal of existing prohibited equipment and allow telecommunications providers to replace it without additional permit requirements, as long as they notify the relevant state agency. The bill would also amend Title 18 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to include new definitions for "critical telecommunications infrastructure," "foreign adversary," and "telecommunications provider."

Furthermore, the bill would impose strict compliance measures on telecommunications providers, mandating annual certification to the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) to confirm that their infrastructure does not utilize prohibited equipment. Noncompliance would incur civil penalties ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per day and would disqualify providers from receiving state or federal funding for telecommunications infrastructure. Overall, the act aims to enhance the security of Arizona's telecommunications grid and is set to take effect after December 31, 2025.