Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7544
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 8, 2026 · Legislature
04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Apr 3, 2026 · Legislature
04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026) - Mar 3, 2026 · Legislature
03/03/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/05/2026) - Feb 27, 2026 · Legislature
02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration - Feb 6, 2026 · House
02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology