State Purchasing Contracts, Terms (5342DP) - Administrative Services, Department of

This bill prohibits state agencies from including 19 specific contract terms in purchasing agreements, such as clauses making the state pay for vendors' liabilities, unilaterally changing terms, or claiming confidentiality around pricing. It requires all contracts to automatically include two key provisions: governed by Iowa law and resolved in Iowa courts. The bill affects all state agencies using the Department of Administrative Services' purchasing system for goods and services. It takes effect July 1, 2026, for all new or renewed contracts.