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MA H3134

Prohibiting certain business dealings with agents of foreign adversaries by the Commonwealth and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to prohibiting certain business dealings with agents of foreign adversaries by the Commonwealth and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) from entering into procurement contracts, agreements, or subcontracts with any vendor or entity that is incorporated or has manufacturing facilities in the United States and receives support from a country identified as a "nonmarket economy country" under the Tariff Act of 1930. The bill also prohibits the exercise of pending procurements, purchases, or purchase options under existing contracts made prior to the enactment of this bill with such vendors or entities. The purpose of this legislation is to prevent the Commonwealth and the MBTA from engaging in certain business dealings with agents of foreign adversaries.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4910 (on 06/24/2022)

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