critical Infrastructure; foreign adversary; prohibition
What changed between versions
Replaced the term 'foreign adversary' with 'the people's republic of china' throughout the statute to specify the targeted nation.
Added specific definitions for 'cellular internet-of-things module' and 'school bus infraction detection system' to clarify prohibited items.
Added new prohibitions preventing government entities from contracting with vendors of LiDAR, school bus infraction detection systems, speed detection systems, traffic infraction detectors, and smart meters if owned or controlled by Chinese entities.
Introduced a new exemption clause allowing the continued use of prohibited technology only if no reasonable alternatives exist and the threat of non-use is greater than the threat of use.
Transferred enforcement and oversight responsibilities from the Attorney General to the Corporation Commission, which now handles certification, reporting, and publishing prohibited vendor lists.
Extended the deadline for removing prohibited technology from ninety days to ninety days after the Corporation Commission publishes the list, with a specific compliance date of December 31, 2025 for the initial list.