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IA HF2149

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Devon Wood

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Software licensing contracts entered into by the Department of Management or supported state entities cannot restrict which desktop or server hardware the agency uses to run the software application
  • Applies to software applications designed to be installed and run on generally available desktop or server hardware
  • Effective for contracts and addendums entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2026
  • "Supported entity" includes most state government authorities, boards, commissions, and departments, but excludes the governor's office, elected constitutional officers, general assembly, judicial branch, political subdivisions, and the Board of Regents and its institutions
  • Creates new Iowa Code section 8.85A governing software licensing contracts for state entities

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to software licensing restrictions for certain state entities, and including applicability provisions.

Last Action

Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 143.

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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