MA H3367

State agencies must procure products and services from Massachusetts-based businesses when available, unless out-of-state options cost 10% or more less

When Massachusetts vendors are unavailable, agencies must purchase from U.S.-based businesses, with the same 10% cost exception for foreign alternatives

Foreign purchases are only permitted when products or services are unavailable from both Massachusetts and U.S. vendors

The Operational Services Division must ensure at least 15% of statewide procurement contracts annually go to qualifying small businesses that are independently owned, Massachusetts-based, and operating for at least 1 year

Amends Chapter 7, Section 22O of the General Laws; filed by Representative Patrick Joseph Kearney (4th Plymouth) on 1/7/2025