IA HSB71

Declares 19 types of contract provisions void as contrary to public policy in state agency contracts, including those requiring indemnification, unknown vendor terms, blanket confidentiality clauses, and binding arbitration

Prohibits contract terms that require litigation venues outside Polk County District Court or the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa in Des Moines

Bars provisions requiring state agencies to pay attorney fees, late payment charges inconsistent with section 8A.514, taxes, or accept risk of loss before receiving goods

Requires all state agency vendor contracts to be governed by Iowa law and mandates that any contract litigation occur in Iowa courts

Applies to contracts entered into by the Department of Administrative Services, Department of Management, supported entities under information technology provisions, and all other state agencies for contracts entered into or renewed after the effective date