AL HB312

Prohibits state agencies, departments, counties, and cities receiving state funding from awarding contracts to contractors or subcontractors who perform work outside the United States, except for the Alabama State Docks and contracts inconsistent with current state law.

Requires all vendors submitting bids or contracts for state or local government work to certify that services will be performed within the United States.

Mandates that if a contractor shifts work overseas during contract performance, the contractor must pay damages equal to the amount paid for the outsourced percentage of work and the contract must be terminated.

Authorizes state agencies, departments, counties, and cities to bring civil actions in state or federal court to enforce the outsourcing prohibition and entitles them to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs if successful.

Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.