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SB 2834

ITS; prohibit from contracting with certain entities in mainland China or BIS sanctioned countries.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Scott DeLano

Mississippi bill prohibits state IT services from contracting with China-based or BIS-sanctioned entities to address national security technology supply chain risks.

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Bill Summary · SB 2834

Legislative bill overview

SB 2834 would prohibit Mississippi's Information Technology Services (ITS) from entering into contracts with entities located in or controlled by mainland China, or with any entities subject to Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) sanctions. The bill creates restrictions on government technology procurement to address national security and supply chain concerns.

Why is this important

Technology infrastructure procurement affects state government operations, cybersecurity posture, and data protection. Such restrictions align with broader federal policy concerns about technology supply chains and foreign influence, but implementation requires careful definition of what constitutes "control" by sanctioned entities and may limit competitive bidding options or increase costs for the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and scope: "Controlled by" mainland China is vague and could capture U.S. companies with Chinese ownership stakes, subsidiaries, or component suppliers, potentially excluding legitimate vendors or creating unintended consequences
  • Cost and availability: Restricting procurement options may reduce competition, increase technology costs for the state, or limit access to necessary hardware/software components manufactured globally
  • Compliance burden: ITS would need robust vendor vetting procedures to verify compliance, creating administrative overhead and potential delays in procurement processes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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