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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Secure Telecommunications Act of 2025. Provides that all critical telecommunications infrastructure located within or serving the State shall be constructed so as not to include any equipment manufactured by a federally banned corporation or any equipment banned at the federal level. Provides that all critical telecommunications infrastructure located within or serving the State shall be constructed so as not to include any equipment manufactured in or by a foreign adversary, a state-owned enterprise of a foreign adversary, or a company domiciled within a foreign adversary. Provides that the Illinois Commerce Commission shall establish a registration system for telecommunications providers. Provides for a registration fee. Sets forth requirements for registration of telecommunications providers. Provides for a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for any telecommunications provider who violates the Act or knowingly submits a false registration form. Provides that any telecommunications provider that fails to comply with a portion of the Act is prohibited from receiving any State or local funds, including funds from the Illinois Telecommunications Universal Service Fund, for the development or support of new or existing critical telecommunications infrastructure and is also prohibited from receiving any federal funds subject to distribution by State or local governments for the development or support of new or existing critical telecommunications infrastructure. Effective July 1, 2025.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Secure Telecommunications Act of 2025, which aims to protect Illinois' telecommunications infrastructure from potential national security risks by prohibiting the use of equipment from certain foreign countries and federally banned corporations. The bill defines "critical telecommunications infrastructure" as broadband networks and equipment that transmit user communications, and establishes specific restrictions on telecommunications providers. Specifically, providers are prohibited from using equipment manufactured by federally banned corporations or from foreign adversaries, which include countries like China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and others. The Illinois Commerce Commission will oversee a new registration system requiring telecommunications providers to submit annual registration forms, pay a fee up to $50, and certify that their equipment complies with the law. Providers who violate these requirements can face significant civil penalties ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per day of noncompliance and may be barred from receiving state, local, and certain federal infrastructure funding. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and mandates that existing telecommunications infrastructure using prohibited equipment must be replaced with compliant alternatives.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/07/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2369&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2369.htm |
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