Bill
Bill > HB113
GA HB113
State government; prohibit the state or its agencies from purchasing goods from certain foreign countries or related entities
summary
Introduced
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
In Committee
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Crossed Over
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Passed
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/09/2025
05/09/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to prohibit the state or its agencies from purchasing goods from certain foreign countries or related entities; to provide for a list of such goods; to provide for penalties; to provide for definitions; to repeal provisions related to contracting with China; to provide for powers of the Georgia Technology Authority; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill expands and strengthens Georgia's restrictions on state government purchasing goods from foreign countries deemed to pose security risks. The legislation introduces new definitions for "foreign companies of concern" and "foreign countries of concern," which are entities or nations identified as potential security threats by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Under the bill, the Georgia Technology Authority will maintain a list of "concerned goods" - products, services, and technologies produced by these foreign entities - and the state is prohibited from purchasing such goods directly or through third-party vendors. If a foreign company or vendor sells concerned goods to the state, they will face significant penalties, including a civil penalty of either $250,000 or triple the purchase value, contract termination, and potential future contract ineligibility. The bill also repeals previous legislation specifically targeting companies from Russia, Belarus, and China, and expands the Georgia Technology Authority's powers to evaluate security risks associated with technology-related purchases. This legislation aims to protect the state's technological and economic interests by preventing procurement from potentially hostile or risky foreign entities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Josh Bonner (R)*,
Matthew Gambill (R)*,
Soo Hong (R)*,
Lauren McDonald (R)*,
Alan Powell (R)*,
Will Wade (R)*,
Bo Hatchett (R),
Last Action
Effective Date 2025-07-01 (on 05/09/2025)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Document Type | Source Location |
---|---|
State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69466 |
BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/238514 |
BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/236547 |
BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/230202 |
Loading...