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GA HB113
Bill
Status
5/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lauren McDonald
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Georgia state agencies from purchasing "concerned goods" (goods, component parts, services, and technology posing security threats) from foreign companies of concern, foreign countries of concern, or third-party vendors/resellers
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Defines "foreign country of concern" as any country designated as a foreign adversary by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce under 15 C.F.R. Section 791.4
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Requires the Georgia Technology Authority to maintain an up-to-date list of concerned goods and evaluate security risks associated with technology-related purchases
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Establishes penalties for violations: civil penalty of the greater of $250,000 or triple the entire purchase value, contract termination, and ineligibility for future state contracts for a period determined by the Georgia Technology Authority
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Repeals existing Code Section 50-5-84.2 specifically relating to contracting with companies owned by China, replacing it with the broader foreign adversary framework
Legislative Description
State government; prohibit the state or its agencies from purchasing goods from certain foreign countries or related entities
Last Action
Effective Date 2025-07-01
5/9/2025