Iowa HF2149 prohibits software licensing contracts from limiting installation and operation on selected hardware.

Iowa HF2149 mandates that software licensing contracts for applications designed for general desktop or server hardware cannot restrict the Department of Management or supported entities from installing or running the software on their chosen hardware. This applies to contracts and addendums entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2026. A supported entity includes authorities, boards, commissions, committees, councils, departments, or independent agencies of state government, excluding certain offices and branches.

Iowa HF2149 prohibits software licensing contracts from limiting installation and operation on selected hardware.

Iowa HF2149 mandates that software licensing contracts for applications designed for general desktop or server hardware cannot restrict the Department of Management or supported entities from installing or running the software on their chosen hardware. This applies to contracts and addendums entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2026. A supported entity includes authorities, boards, commissions, committees, councils, departments, or independent agencies of state government, excluding certain offices and branches.