The proposed bill, SB1341, amends Arizona's procurement code to prohibit governmental entities from entering into contracts for the procurement of electric vehicles (EVs) unless the manufacturer provides a sworn certification. This certification must confirm that no entity involved in the production of the EVs or their components has used forced labor or oppressive child labor, and the manufacturer must consent to personal jurisdiction in Arizona. The bill also establishes civil penalties for manufacturers and their employees who provide false or misleading information regarding this certification.

In contrast to current law, which focuses on prohibiting contracts with companies engaged in boycotting Israel and those using forced labor of Uyghurs in China, SB1341 specifically targets the procurement of EVs and expands the definition of forced labor to include oppressive child labor. The bill introduces new definitions for terms such as "electric vehicle," "forced labor," and "oppressive child labor," and emphasizes the need for transparency in the supply chain of EVs to ensure taxpayer dollars are not used to support unethical labor practices.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 1-802
Senate Engrossed Version: 1-802