Bill

Bill > A5384


NJ A5384

NJ A5384
Prohibits State contracts for technology with Chinese government-owned or affiliated companies.


summary

Introduced
05/08/2023
In Committee
05/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides that any company owned or operated by, or affiliated with, the Government of China will be ineligible to bid or submit a proposal for a technology contract with any State agency. This bill also requires companies that submit a bid or proposal with respect to a contract for technology goods and services to certify that the company is eligible to bid or submit a proposal. This bill establishes that, if the Division of Purchase and Property determines that a company has submitted a false certification, the company will be liable for a civil penalty in an amount that is equal to the greater of $250,000 or twice the amount of the contract for which a bid or proposal was submitted and the State agency, or the Division of Purchase and Property, will terminate the contract with the company.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits companies owned or affiliated with the Chinese government from bidding on or submitting proposals for technology contracts with any New Jersey state agency. It requires companies bidding on such contracts to certify their eligibility, and establishes penalties, including a civil fine and contract termination, if a company submits a false certification.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 05/08/2023)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...