South Carolina H 3344: State Infrastructure Protection Act

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2025-2026 Bill 3344 Text of Previous Version (Dec. 06, 2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 3344

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 
11-1-130 SO AS TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN CONTRACTS WITH CERTAIN FOREIGN-OWNED 
COMPANIES IN CONNECTION WITH CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.

Be it enacted by the 
General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. Chapter 1, Title 11 of the S.C. Code is amended by 
adding:

 Section 
11-1-130. (A) As used in this 
section:

 (1) 
"Company" means a sole proprietorship, organization, association, corporation, 
partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, 
or limited liability company, including a wholly owned subsidiary, 
majority-owned subsidiary, parent company, or affiliate of those entities or 
business associations, that exists to make a profit.

 (2) 
"Critical infrastructure" means a communication infrastructure system, 
cybersecurity system, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment system, or water 
treatment facility.

 (3) 
"Cybersecurity" means the measures taken to protect a computer, computer 
network, computer system, or other technology infrastructure against 
unauthorized use or access.

 (4) 
"Designated country" means a country designated by the Governor as a threat to 
critical infrastructure.

 (5) 
"Access to" means the ability to approach or enter critical infrastructure.

 (6) 
"Control of" means the ability to manage or manipulate critical infrastructure.

 (7) 
"Provider" means a company that provides utility services, including a power 
company or a city.

 (8) 
"Utility services" means the end product provided to a consumer, including 
power or water.

 (B) A 
business or governmental entity may not enter into an agreement relating to 
critical infrastructure in this State with a company:

 (1) 
if, under the agreement, the company would be granted direct or remote access 
to or control of critical infrastructure in this State, excluding access 
specifically allowed by the business entity for product warranty and support 
purposes; and

 (2) 
if the business entity knows that the company is:

 (a) 
owned by or the majority of stock or other ownership interest of the company is 
held or controlled by:

 (i) 
individuals who are citizens of China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or a 
designated country; or

 (ii) 
a company or other entity, including a governmental entity, that is owned or 
controlled by citizens of or is directly controlled by the government of China, 
Iran, North Korea, Russia, or a designated country; or

 (b) 
headquartered in China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or a designated country.

 (C) The 
prohibition described by subsection (B) applies regardless of whether:

 (1) 
the company's or its parent company's securities are publicly traded; or

 (2) 
the company or its parent company is listed on a public stock exchange as:

 (a) 
a Chinese, Iranian, North Korean, or Russian company; or

 (b) 
a company of a designated country.

 (D) The 
prohibition described in subsection (B) does not apply to a consumer's receipt 
of utility services from a provider.

 (E) The 
Governor, after consultation with the Director of the Department of Public 
Safety, may designate a country as a threat to critical infrastructure for 
purposes of this section.

 (F) The 
Governor shall consult the Homeland Security Council to assess a threat to 
critical infrastructure for purposes of making a designation pursuant to this 
section.

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval 
by the Governor.

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