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AK SB258

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jesse Kiehl

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Origin

Senate

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state and political subdivision software license contracts from restricting the government's ability to install or run software on desktop or server hardware of its own choosing
  • Applies specifically to software applications designed to run on generally available desktop or server hardware
  • Grants the Commissioner of Administration authority to adopt regulations implementing these requirements
  • Applies to contracts entered into, renewed, or amended on or after the effective date of the act
  • Introduced by Senator Kiehl on 2/23/26 and referred to Community and Regional Affairs and Labor and Commerce committees

Legislative Description

Contract: Licensing Software Applications

Licensing

Last Action

REFERRED TO COMMUNITY & REGIONAL AFFAIRS

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Community & Regional Affairs2/23/2026

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