A 3610 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Prohibits State agency from entering into certain State contracts that limits ability of State agency to install or run certain software.

This bill prohibits New Jersey state agencies from signing software licensing contracts that restrict their choice of hardware. Specifically, it bars contracts for software designed to run on common desktop or server hardware from limiting agencies' ability to install or run that software on their own chosen equipment. The law applies to all state agencies, including departments, boards, and independent authorities covered under state procurement rules. It ensures state agencies maintain full control over hardware decisions for standard software, preventing vendor-imposed restrictions. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2024
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Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2024 Last action Jan 5, 2026
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Jan 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
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Feb 12, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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Carol Murphy
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