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GA SB320

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2012

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Fort

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia state agencies are prohibited from entering contracts with private entities if any services under the contract would be performed outside the geographical boundaries of the United States
  • An exception is provided for services that are unique to a specific foreign location and cannot be performed within the United States
  • Private contractors that use services performed outside the U.S. during contract performance are liable to the state agency for damages equal to the contract value of those services
  • All state agency contracts entered into on or after July 1, 2012, must include a compliance provision, and violation may constitute a breach of contract at the agency's election, with the agency entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees
  • The Act does not impair contractual rights under contracts entered into prior to its effective date

Legislative Description

State Gov't; no state agency shall enter into a contract with private entity; provision of services; outside the geographical boundaries of the U.S.

Last Action

Senate Read Second Time

3/5/2012

Committee Referrals

Government Oversight1/24/2012

Full Bill Text

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