MN HF400

Legislature and state agencies prohibited from entering contracts with vendors that discriminate against Israel or persons/entities doing business in Israel based on nationality or national origin without valid business reasons.

"Discrimination" defined as refusals to deal, terminating business activities, or other actions intended to limit commercial relations with Israel when based on nationality or national origin rather than valid business reasons.

Exemptions apply to contracts valued under $1,000 and when legislature or commissioner determines compliance is impracticable or not in state's best interests.

Vendors required to certify compliance with anti-discrimination requirements in contract terms.

Provisions effective July 1, 2017, and apply to contracts entered into on or after that date; does not prohibit protected free speech or expression under First Amendment.