A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to direct state agencies and the university of north carolina to purchase information technology hardware and related components from non‑chinese sources.
Whereas, China is a geopolitical threat to the United States of America; and
Whereas, cybersecurity is and shall remain an utmost priority of North Carolina and its people's State government; and
Whereas, Chinese entities consistently engage in the theft of property and sources of other data; and
Whereas, China has openly engaged in cyber‑warfare with the United States of America, American companies, and citizens; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  G.S. 143B‑1363 reads as rewritten:
"§ 143B‑1363.  Information technology sourcing restrictions.
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, State agencies and the constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina shall not purchase information technology hardware and related components that have been manufactured in China unless either of the following conditions have been met:
(1)	No comparable product can be found that meets the required parameters for availability, performance, security, or functionality, including an operating system.
(2)	The cost of a comparable product exceeds the cost of the Chinese‑made product by ten percent (10%) or more."
SECTION 2.(a)  The Department of Information Technology and The University of North Carolina shall adopt rules and procedures in accordance with this act no later than December 31, 2019.
SECTION 2.(b)  This act is effective when it becomes law.