State Procurement - Prohibited Certifications - Boycotts of Foreign Countries

HB 1460 prohibits Maryland state agencies from requiring bidders or contractors to certify they are not boycotting foreign countries as a condition of winning or renewing state contracts. The bill specifically bans procurement officers from including such certification requirements in bid requests or contract terms, except where federal law or this specific law already mandates them. This directly affects state procurement officers and contractors bidding on or holding state contracts. The law takes effect October 1, 2025, and does not impact existing federal requirements.