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RI H7544
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Julie Casimiro
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Rhode Island state agencies from entering into software licensing contracts that restrict the agency's ability to install or run software on hardware of the agency's choosing
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Applies specifically to software applications intended to be installed by state agencies and designed to run on generally available desktop or server hardware
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Adds a new definition of "state software application purchases" to the State Purchases chapter, covering all agreements for software paid with state funds
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Creates new section 37-2-83 in Rhode Island General Laws governing state purchasing requirements
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Prohibits state agencies from entering into software contracts that limit the agency's ability to install or run the software of the agency's choosing on their hardware.
Public Property And Works
Last Action
Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/05/2026)
3/3/2026