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This bill prohibits discriminatory boycotts of Israel in state procurement and investments. It defines "boycott Israel" as actions intended to limit commercial relations with persons doing business in Israel or Israeli-controlled territories, when the actions are taken to comply with calls for a boycott of Israel or in a way that discriminates based on nationality, national origin, or religion. The bill prohibits state executive branch agencies from adopting investment policies that require or induce a boycott of Israel, and mandates that they avoid investing in or contracting with companies participating in such a boycott. The agencies must investigate indications of boycott, divest from companies engaged in a boycott, and incorporate anti-boycott provisions in all contracts and procurement solicitations. The bill also notes that it lacks funding to cover the additional expenditures that will likely result from the new agency obligations.

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