This bill proposes significant updates to current statutes regarding critical infrastructure in Arizona. It introduces new provisions that prohibit any software used for critical infrastructure from being produced by a Chinese company and mandates that critical communications infrastructure providers certify any use of prohibited equipment to the corporation commission. Additionally, it requires the corporation commission to publish a list of prohibited technologies annually and allows for the removal of such technologies without needing additional permits. The bill also restricts governmental entities and critical infrastructure service providers from entering into contracts with Chinese companies that would grant them access to critical infrastructure, with specific exceptions outlined.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a new chapter in the Arizona Revised Statutes dedicated to critical infrastructure, defining it and outlining the conditions under which agreements with Chinese entities may be made. It emphasizes the need for preapproval from the corporation commission for any contracts involving critical infrastructure with Chinese companies and sets forth criteria for exceptions. The act is titled the "Arizona Critical Infrastructure Protection Act" and aims to enhance the security and integrity of critical infrastructure within the state.

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Introduced Version: 18-105