The proposed "Secure Telecommunications Act of 2025" would update current statutes by introducing new requirements for critical telecommunications infrastructure in Arizona. Specifically, it would insert provisions mandating that such infrastructure must not include equipment manufactured by a foreign adversary, particularly the People's Republic of China. The bill would also require the removal of any existing non-compliant infrastructure and establish reporting obligations for telecommunications providers to certify compliance. Additionally, it would impose civil penalties for violations and prohibit non-compliant providers from receiving state or federal funding for telecommunications projects.

In terms of modifications to existing law, the bill would delete previous stipulations regarding registration and fees with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) and narrow the definition of a foreign adversary. It would also clarify the definition of critical telecommunications infrastructure to include specific criteria, such as the presence of microchips and connections to publicly regulated utility networks. The act would introduce annual certification requirements for telecommunications providers and set civil penalties for noncompliance, thereby enhancing the security of Arizona's telecommunications infrastructure.