State Procurement - Prohibited Certifications - Boycotts of Foreign Countries

HB 1382 prohibits Maryland state procurement officers from requiring bidders or contractors to certify they are not boycotting foreign countries as a condition of bidding or contracting. It specifically amends procurement laws to ban such certification requirements in bid proposals (Section 13-212.2) and contract terms (Section 13-230), reversing a prior executive order related to boycotts of Israel. The bill affects all state agencies, contractors, and bidders involved in Maryland procurement processes. State agencies must update procurement policies by June 1, 2027, and revise conflicting contracts, with the law taking effect July 1, 2026.