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This bill, titled the "Arizona Critical Infrastructure Protection Act," aims to safeguard Arizona's essential services and systems from foreign adversaries, specifically focusing on entities from the People's Republic of China. It prohibits software used for critical infrastructure in Arizona from being produced by a Chinese company and requires providers of critical communications infrastructure, if participating in a federal reimbursement program, to report any use of prohibited equipment and its location. The bill also prevents governmental entities and critical infrastructure service providers from entering into or renewing contracts with Chinese companies that would grant them direct or indirect access to critical infrastructure. Furthermore, it mandates that by a specific date each year, these entities must certify they haven't connected prohibited equipment to their systems, and the Arizona Corporation Commission will annually publish a list of prohibited equipment, including items like Wi-Fi routers, modems, cameras, battery technology, and solar inverters produced by Chinese companies. While generally requiring the removal of prohibited equipment, exceptions are allowed if no other reasonable providers exist, the Corporation Commission approves it, or not using the equipment poses a greater threat. The Corporation Commission will oversee compliance through a risk-based program involving self-certifications, randomized audits, and targeted audits based on intelligence or complaints, and can rely on federal agency advisories. The bill defines "Chinese company" broadly to include entities domiciled, headquartered, or controlled by the Chinese government or Communist Party, with some exceptions for subsidiaries that don't derive significant revenue from China. It also defines "critical infrastructure" and "critical communications infrastructure" to encompass essential services like energy, water, telecommunications, transportation, and data storage. Finally, it requires the establishment of a secure communication channel for critical infrastructure providers and military installations to connect with state agencies during emergencies affecting critical communications infrastructure.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83780