Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2445
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- 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
- May 12, 2026 · Legislature
05/12/2026 Committee heard - May 9, 2026 · Legislature
05/09/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026) - Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance