State procurement; creating the Procurement Protection Act of 2026. Effective date.

SB 1611, the Procurement Protection Act of 2026, prohibits Oklahoma state agencies and political subdivisions from contracting with specific companies to protect state interests. It directly affects state procurement by banning contracts with: (1) state-owned enterprises of countries designated as "foreign adversaries" (like China under U.S. designations), (2) companies domiciled in such countries, (3) companies controlled by foreign adversaries, or (4) companies banned by federal agencies (e.g., FCC-listed security threats). Companies must certify they don’t meet these categories, and false certifications carry $250,000 civil penalties or 60-month contract bans. Exceptions allow contracts only if no reasonable alternative exists and approval is granted by state procurement officials.