New Jersey Spending on Restricted Technology

State Blog – Bill A5384 Will Protect New Jersey From Theft From China Tech

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Overview:

Between 2018 and 2023, the state of New Jersey spent $1,121,777 on restricted Chinese technology from Lenovo, Inc. and Lexmark, Inc.

Progress:

In March 2023, Assemblyman Parker Space introduced Senate Bill A5384 prohibiting state contracts for technology with Chinese government-owned or affiliated companies. 

The Problem

Technology products by Chinese government-owned technology manufacturers Lenovo and Lexmark have been banned by U.S. military and intelligence agencies due to their connection to the Chinese government and military, but are still being purchased by state government bodies. While federal policy directs information security at the federal level, states must determine their own security standards making states vulnerable to intrusion through the purchase of these risky Chinese technology products and services.

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The Solution

State lawmakers can enact laws and regulations to restrict contracts with Chinese-owned or operated tech manufactures.
As awareness grows among state lawmakers, there is a shift at the state level to take these threats more seriously. Some states, such as Georgia and Florida, already have laws or regulations to restrict contracts with Chinese-owned or operated tech manufactures that can serve as model policies, and nearly a dozen more states currently considering legislation.

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