HB2542 prohibits Arizona state contracts with foreign adversary companies and requires certification.

HB2542, the Protection Procurement Act, prohibits Arizona state agencies from entering into contracts with foreign adversary companies. It defines foreign adversary companies as those controlled by foreign adversaries or headquartered in such countries. Companies must certify they are not foreign adversaries to bid on state contracts. False certifications incur a civil penalty of $250,000 or twice the contract amount, whichever is greater. The state may still contract with foreign adversaries if no other options exist and the procurement poses no greater threat to Arizona.

HB2542 prohibits Arizona state contracts with foreign adversary companies and requires certification.

HB2542, the Protection Procurement Act, prohibits Arizona state agencies from entering into contracts with foreign adversary companies. It defines foreign adversary companies as those controlled by foreign adversaries or headquartered in such countries. Companies must certify they are not foreign adversaries to bid on state contracts. False certifications incur a civil penalty of $250,000 or twice the contract amount, whichever is greater. The state may still contract with foreign adversaries if no other options exist and the procurement poses no greater threat to Arizona.