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OK SB552

Bill

Status

Passed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Hines

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "biotechnology company of concern" as an entity designated by the federal government to be under control of a foreign adversary and posing a national security risk based on multiomic data collection research.

  • Defines "multiomics" as a biological analysis method combining data from genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, epigenomics, and metabolomics to understand complex biological processes.

  • Prohibits state agencies receiving federal or state funds from using, procuring, or contracting with entities that use biotechnology equipment or services from companies designated as biotechnology companies of concern.

  • Takes effect upon enactment of a federal law that prohibits entities receiving federal funds from using biotechnology from companies associated with foreign adversaries.

Legislative Description

Public safety; prohibiting state agencies from certain use of biotechnology. Effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/03/2025

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety4/1/2025
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight4/1/2025
Technology and Telecommunications2/4/2025

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