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utah law restricts state contracts with companies that boycott israel
The restrictions generally apply to public contracts worth $100,000 or more involving companies with at least 10 full-time employees.
Utah is one of several states with laws tying certain government contracts to a company’s stance on boycotts of Israel.
Under the law, qualifying businesses seeking certain public contracts may be required to certify that they are not currently engaged in a boycott of Israel.
Supporters argue the policy protects Utah’s economic relationship with Israel and pushes back against discriminatory boycotts. Critics have raised concerns about whether these requirements conflict with free-speech rights.
The issue has become increasingly relevant as debate over Israel, Gaza and the BDS movement continues nationwide.
