HB4524

West Virginia bill prohibits public entities from contracting with companies boycotting Israel.

West Virginia HB4524 amends the state code to prohibit public entities from contracting with companies that boycott Israel. The bill defines "boycott of Israel" as actions intended to penalize or limit commercial relations with Israel or Israeli-based companies. It applies to entities with 10 or more employees, excluding sole proprietorships. The prohibition extends to exempt agencies and any contract violating the bill's requirements is void as against public policy. The Director of the Purchasing Division can implement rules to enforce the provisions.