SB1834 Summary

• Changes the Procurement of Domestic Products Act to prioritize Illinois-manufactured products over U.S.-manufactured products as the primary preference for state agency purchases.

• Defines "manufactured in Illinois" for assembled products as requiring design, final assembly, or value-adding processes to occur in Illinois with Illinois components exceeding 50% of total component costs.

• Establishes a two-tier preference system: Illinois products first, then U.S. products if Illinois products are unavailable, too expensive (exceeding U.S. alternatives by 12% or more), or quality is substantially lower.

• Requires purchasing agencies to obtain written waivers from the chief procurement officer before exempting purchases due to price differences of 12% or more between Illinois and non-Illinois products.

• Imposes penalties on contractors who knowingly supply non-Illinois or non-U.S. products when awarded contracts based on the preference, including 5-year contract bar, contract voidance, and treble damages recovery.