Bill > HB3467

This bill clarifies and expands West Virginia's existing prohibition on state contracts with companies that boycott Israel. The legislation defines a "boycott of Israel" as actions intended to economically harm or limit commercial relations with Israel or Israeli companies. Any company with 10 or more employees seeking to enter into a state contract valued at $100,000 or more must provide a written certification that they are not currently engaging in, and will not engage in, a boycott of Israel during the contract period. The bill broadens the definition of "public entity" to include all state spending units, even those previously exempted from certain contracting requirements. The legislative findings emphasize Israel's close alliance with the United States and argue that boycotts against Israel can be a form of anti-Semitism. Any contract that violates these requirements will be considered void, and the Director of the Purchasing Division is authorized to create rules for implementing these provisions. The amendments made during the 2025 legislative session will apply from their effective date forward, ensuring clear guidance for future state contracting processes.