The proposed bill, known as the "Secure Telecommunications Act of 2025," would amend current telecommunications statutes by introducing new regulations that prohibit the use of equipment manufactured by foreign adversaries, specifically targeting the People's Republic of China. It would require the removal of any existing prohibited equipment and mandate annual certification from telecommunications providers to the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) to ensure compliance with these new standards. The definitions of "critical telecommunications infrastructure" and "telecommunications provider" would be updated to include specific criteria regarding microchips and connections to publicly regulated utility networks.

Additionally, the bill would impose civil penalties for noncompliance, ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per day, and would prevent noncompliant providers from accessing state or federal funding for telecommunications infrastructure projects. The legislation aims to enhance the security of Arizona's telecommunications infrastructure by eliminating reliance on foreign-manufactured equipment deemed a security risk, with the act set to take effect on December 31, 2025.