Bill > SB909

This bill establishes the Secure Telecommunications Act of 2025, which aims to protect Oklahoma's telecommunications infrastructure by prohibiting the use of equipment from federally banned corporations and manufacturers from foreign adversaries (countries designated as hostile by the U.S. Secretary of State). The bill requires all telecommunications providers to remove and replace any critical telecommunications infrastructure equipment manufactured by these entities by registering with the Corporation Commission, paying an annual fee of up to $50, and submitting detailed contact information for a managerial contact. Providers must certify annually that their equipment complies with the new regulations, and failure to do so can result in substantial administrative fines ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per day of noncompliance. Additionally, providers who do not comply may be barred from receiving state, local, or federal infrastructure funding. The law defines critical telecommunications infrastructure broadly as any physical broadband infrastructure that supports information transmission and connects to networks accessible to the public. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, and is declared an emergency measure, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Transportation and Infrastructure

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb909&Session=2500