AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES
SB 1001 prohibits state agencies from entering software contracts that restrict their ability to install or run software on their chosen hardware. This affects all state agencies purchasing software with public funds, including contracts for licenses, leases, and service agreements. The bill requires that software contracts must allow agencies to use their preferred desktop or server hardware without vendor-imposed limitations. It applies to all software purchases paid for with state funds, ensuring agencies maintain control over their technology infrastructure.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 2, 2025
Last action May 27, 2025
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3
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Committee
1
May 27, 2025
Committee
05/27/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
May 2, 2025
Introduced
05/02/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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