HB 2488
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-fifth Legislature
Second Regular Session
HB 2488: Uyghurs; forced labor; contracts; prohibition
Sponsor: Representative Wilmeth, LD 15
Committee on Government & Elections
Overview
Prohibits a public entity from entering into a contract with a company unless there is a written
certification by the company regarding the prohibition on the use of forced labor.
History
Currently, a public entity is prohibited from entering into a contract with a value of $100,000 or
more with a company in order to acquire or dispose of supplies, services, information technology
or construction unless the contract includes a written certification that the company agrees for the
duration of the contract not to engage in and is not currently engaged in a boycott of goods or
services from Israel (A.R.S. § 35-393.01).
Provisions
1. Stipulates that a public entity may not enter into a contract with a company for the acquisition
or disposition of supplies, services, goods, information technology or construction unless the
contract includes a written certification that the company does not currently, and agrees for
the duration of the contract that it will not, use:
a) The forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People's Republic of China;
b) Any services or goods produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People's
Republic of China; and
c) Any suppliers, contractors or subcontractors that use the forced labor or any services or
goods produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People's Republic of China.
(Sec. 1)
2. Defines company and public entity. (Sec. 1)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note