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IL SB3994
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jason Plummer
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AI Summary
- Prohibits telecommunications equipment manufactured by federally banned corporations or foreign adversaries (China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, Syria) from being used in Illinois critical telecommunications infrastructure
- Requires all telecommunications providers operating in Illinois to register with the Illinois Commerce Commission by September 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, with a registration fee up to $50
- Mandates providers certify annually that their infrastructure does not contain prohibited equipment, and requires replacement of any existing banned equipment
- Imposes civil penalties of $10,000 to $100,000 per day for violations or knowingly submitting false registration forms
- Bars non-compliant providers from receiving state, local, or state-distributed federal funds for telecommunications infrastructure development or support
Legislative Description
SECURE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT
Last Action
Referred to Assignments
2/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Assignments2/6/2026
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