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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Procurement Protection Act. Provides that a company domiciled within the jurisdiction of a foreign adversary or a federally banned corporation shall be ineligible to bid or submit a proposal for contracts with the State. Provides that each bid or offer submitted for a contract with a State agency or political subdivision shall include a disclosure of whether or not the bidder, offeror, or any of its corporate parents or subsidiaries, within the 24 months before submission of the bid or offer, had business operations that involved contracts with or the provision of supplies or services from or to any foreign adversary, any state-owned enterprise of a foreign adversary, or any company domiciled within the jurisdiction of a foreign adversary. Provides that a bid or offer that does not include the disclosure required by these provisions may be given an opportunity to cure nondisclosure. Allows a chief procurement officer to consider the disclosure when evaluating a bid or offer or awarding athe contract. Sets forth exceptions to the general provisions. Defines terms. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill, the Procurement Protection Act, aims to safeguard state contracts by preventing companies with ties to foreign adversaries or those federally banned from participating in state procurements. It defines "foreign adversary" to include specific countries like China and Russia, and "federally banned corporation" as any company or equipment prohibited by federal agencies such as the FCC or Commerce Department. Companies bidding on state contracts must disclose any business operations within the last 24 months involving foreign adversaries, their state-owned enterprises, or companies domiciled in those countries, with an opportunity to correct omissions. The bill also requires a certification that bidders, their parents, or subsidiaries have not had business operations with military entities, political parties, or state-owned enterprises of foreign adversaries or federally banned corporations within the last 60 months, with significant penalties, including fines and a 60-month ban from state contracts, for false certifications. Exceptions exist for essential goods where no other option is available and approved by the Department of Central Management Services, provided the procurement doesn't pose a greater threat than not obtaining the good.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/05/2026)
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