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FL H0977
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sam Greco
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AI Summary
- Prohibits Florida governmental entities from knowingly entering into contracts for services or to procure computers, printers, or videoconferencing devices/services if a government of a foreign country of concern has any ownership interest in the manufacturer, bidder, offeror, or their subsidiaries or parent entities
- Removes the previous "controlling interest" threshold (25% voting rights or profits) and replaces it with a broader prohibition triggered by any ownership interest by a foreign country of concern's government
- Requires all entities submitting bids or proposals to provide goods or services to a governmental entity to sign an affidavit under penalty of perjury attesting that no government of a foreign country of concern holds an ownership interest in the entity, its subsidiary, or parent company
- Foreign countries of concern are defined as China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, the Venezuelan regime of Nicolás Maduro, and Syria, including their agencies and controlled entities
- Violations may result in civil penalties equal to twice the contract amount, ineligibility for government contracts or licenses for up to 5 years, and placement on the suspended vendor list, with penalties deposited into the General Revenue Fund
- Effective date is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Contracting with Foreign Countries of Concern
Last Action
Died in State Affairs Committee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
State Affairs4/1/2025
Government Operations Subcommittee3/2/2025
Full Bill Text
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