A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to require public utilities to provide security systems for substations to protect against vandalism and other threats.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  Article 16 of Chapter 62 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 62‑334.  Energy Security Act of 2023.
Public utilities shall:
(1)	Provide security systems at substations to protect against vandalism and other security threats.
(2)	Continuously operate the security systems 24 hours a day."
SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective July 1, 2024.