Bill > H3154

This bill proposes to amend Section 25 of Chapter 7 of the General Laws by inserting a new section, Section 25B, which would direct the state purchasing agent to prioritize products or services manufactured or produced in the United States, provided there is no compromise on price or quality, and that surplus products from other state entities are still given preference. The bill's intent, as indicated by its title and government summary, is to ensure that veteran-owned small businesses receive preferential treatment when the state makes certain purchases, although the provided XML text focuses on the preference for U.S.-made products and services rather than explicitly detailing the veteran-owned business preference.