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OK SB1611
Bill
AI Summary
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State agencies and political subdivisions are prohibited from contracting with state-owned enterprises of foreign adversaries, companies domiciled in foreign adversary countries, foreign adversary companies, and federally banned corporations for goods or services
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Companies bidding on state contracts must certify they are not prohibited entities; false certification triggers a civil penalty of $250,000 or twice the contract amount (whichever is greater), contract termination, and a 60-month bidding ban
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"Foreign adversary" is defined as any government designated by the U.S. Secretary of State as hostile or a Country of Particular Concern, with specific provisions addressing Chinese Communist Party control over companies domiciled in China
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Federal bans referenced include those from the FCC's Covered List, Department of Commerce, CISA, Federal Acquisition Security Council, and Section 889 of the FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act
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An exception allows contracts with prohibited companies when no reasonable alternative exists and the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services pre-approves after determining non-procurement poses a greater threat; effective November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
State procurement; creating the Procurement Protection Act of 2026. Effective date.
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative Chapman (principal House author)
3/2/2026