SB 1046
telecommunications infrastructure; equipment requirements
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 1046, the "Secure Telecommunications Act of 2026," aims to protect Arizona’s telecommunications infrastructure and national security by prohibiting the use of equipment manufactured by or associated with foreign adversaries, particularly the People's Republic of China. The bill establishes definitions for critical telecommunications infrastructure and foreign adversary, and mandates that telecommunications providers remove and replace prohibited equipment. It also creates a certification process for providers and outlines penalties for non-compliance, including restrictions on receiving state and federal funding for telecommunications development.
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