South Carolina H3968 mandates hardening critical infrastructure against electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbances, and requires utilities.

South Carolina H3968 requires the South Carolina Emergency Management Division to develop a plan for hardening critical infrastructure against electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbances, including alternative energy sources. The plan must be completed and distributed to all municipalities by January 1, 2026. The bill also mandates that electrical utility distributors offer programs to residential customers who request electromagnetic pulse protection, with payment plans through their monthly bills.

South Carolina H3968 mandates hardening critical infrastructure against electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbances, and requires utilities.

South Carolina H3968 requires the South Carolina Emergency Management Division to develop a plan for hardening critical infrastructure against electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic disturbances, including alternative energy sources. The plan must be completed and distributed to all municipalities by January 1, 2026. The bill also mandates that electrical utility distributors offer programs to residential customers who request electromagnetic pulse protection, with payment plans through their monthly bills.