The proposed bill aims to prohibit public entities in Arkansas from contracting with companies that benefit from Uyghur forced labor. It includes legislative findings that highlight the ongoing human rights abuses in Xinjiang, China, including cultural and ethnic genocide, forced labor, and other atrocities targeting Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslim populations. The bill emphasizes the need for accountability and transparency in business operations, particularly in light of the U.S. government's condemnation of these practices and the call for companies to dissociate from such abuses.

To enforce this prohibition, the bill mandates that state entities require a certification from companies stating that they are not engaged in any business relationships with entities benefiting from Uyghur forced labor. The bill defines key terms, including "company" and "state entity," and outlines the types of services and products covered under this legislation. By implementing these measures, the bill seeks to ensure that Arkansas does not inadvertently support human rights violations through its contracting practices.