Bill > HB2776

This bill amends the Virginia Public Procurement Act by adding a new section that prohibits businesses from boycotting Israel when entering into public contracts. The bill defines "boycott Israel" broadly, encompassing actions that penalize or limit commercial relations with the State of Israel, Israeli businesses, or entities authorized or organized under Israeli law. Specifically, for any public contract exceeding $100,000 with businesses employing more than 10 people, contractors must include a provision stating that they will not engage in a boycott of Israel. Furthermore, this requirement extends to subcontracts and purchase orders over $10,000, ensuring that subcontractors and vendors are also bound by the same anti-boycott provision. The bill is part of a broader trend of legislative efforts to discourage boycotts against Israel, particularly those associated with the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, by creating economic disincentives for such actions.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2776