Bill > HB1053

This bill amends the Illinois Procurement Code to strengthen regulations around state contracts performed outside the United States. Specifically, the bill requires potential contractors to disclose where services will be performed, including any subcontracts, and mandates that the chief procurement officer (a senior state official responsible for purchasing and contracting) cannot award a contract to a vendor if more than 10% of the contracted services, based on cost, will be performed outside the United States. The bill changes existing language from "may consider" to "shall consider" the economic impact of service locations, giving more weight to keeping jobs and economic activity within Illinois. If a contractor shifts work outside the United States during the contract term without prior written approval from the chief procurement officer, they will be deemed in breach of contract. The bill also requires a report to the General Assembly detailing the impact of outsourcing services, including procurement costs and descriptions of contracts with services performed outside the U.S. This legislation aims to prioritize local economic interests and job retention within the state while maintaining flexibility for necessary international arrangements.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1053&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104