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OK SB1611

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Avery Frix

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • "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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Retirement and Government Resources2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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