Creates new provisions related to infrastructure security

HB 1231 proposes restrictions on foreign entities accessing Missouri's critical infrastructure, directly affecting companies and government entities managing systems like energy, water, telecommunications, and transportation. The bill prohibits agreements allowing foreign adversaries (as defined by federal standards) to remotely access or control infrastructure, requiring companies to obtain certifications, conduct background checks on employees, store data domestically, and report security incidents. Exceptions are permitted only if no alternatives exist, the contract is pre-approved by the Department of Public Safety, and the risk is deemed lower than not proceeding. The law also mandates government notification for foreign-owned infrastructure sales and establishes a 30-day review process for potential security threats.