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Introduced
02/24/2025
02/24/2025
In Committee
03/02/2025
03/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to contracting with foreign countries of concern; amending s. 287.138, F.S.; removing the definition of the term "controlling interest"; prohibiting governmental entities from entering into certain contracts for products with governments of foreign countries of concern if such governments have specific ownership interests in those products; requiring certain entities that bid or propose to provide goods or services to sign an certain affidavit; removing provisions that prohibit local governments from entering into or renewing specified contracts with certain entities if doing so would give access to personal identifying information; amending s. 316.0078, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Florida's regulations on government contracting with foreign countries of concern, specifically targeting countries like China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, and Syria. The legislation prohibits governmental entities from entering into contracts for certain products or services if the government of a foreign country of concern has an ownership interest in the manufacturer, bidder, or offeror. Starting July 1, 2025, entities bidding on government contracts must submit an affidavit, signed under penalty of perjury, confirming they have no ownership connections to these specified foreign governments. The bill removes previous language about "controlling interest" and eliminates provisions related to personal identifying information access. Entities found in violation could face significant penalties, including civil penalties up to twice the contract amount, being barred from government contracts for up to 5 years, losing licenses or credentials, and being placed on a suspended vendor list. The Attorney General is authorized to bring civil actions against violating entities, and any collected penalties will be deposited into the General Revenue Fund. The Department of Management Services is required to develop rules implementing these new contracting restrictions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration (on 05/03/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/977 |
Analysis - Government Operations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/977/Analyses/h0977a.GOS.PDF |
Analysis - Government Operations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/977/Analyses/h0977.GOS.PDF |
BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/977/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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