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This bill creates the "Missouri Critical Infrastructure Protection Act" and the "Missouri Secure Communications Act" to enhance infrastructure security by establishing strict regulations for companies and governmental entities working with critical infrastructure. The bill defines critical infrastructure broadly, including systems like power grids, telecommunications, water supply, and transportation, and introduces comprehensive restrictions on interactions with foreign adversaries. Key provisions require companies with infrastructure access to file certification forms, conduct background checks on employees, prohibit foreign nationals from certain countries from accessing critical infrastructure, and mandate that data be stored on domestic servers. The legislation also prohibits governmental entities from entering contracts with companies from foreign adversary countries that could potentially compromise infrastructure security, with some exceptions for unavoidable circumstances. Additionally, the bill mandates the removal of communications equipment manufactured by federally banned corporations and imposes significant financial penalties for non-compliance, ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 per day. Companies must register their use of prohibited equipment, provide quarterly status reports, and risk losing state and local funding for infrastructure development if they fail to comply with these new security regulations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1231&year=2025&code=R