Bill > S1763

This bill aims to promote American manufacturing by establishing a preference for products manufactured in the United States, while allowing for exceptions for emergency and life and property safety goods. Specifically, the bill requires state agencies and authorities to give preference to products manufactured in the United States, as long as the domestic products do not cost more than 10% more than the alternatives. The bill defines "manufactured" to mean that all manufacturing processes for an iron or steel product must take place in the United States, and for a manufactured good, all manufacturing processes and components must be of U.S. origin. The bill exempts emergency and life and property safety goods, such as fire alarms, security systems, and other equipment used in emergency situations.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1763