Rhode Island S2445 prohibits state agencies from entering into software contracts that limit their ability to install or run software on their.
Rhode Island S2445 amends the state's purchasing laws to prohibit state agencies from entering into software contracts that restrict their ability to install or run software of their choosing on their hardware. This legislation aims to ensure that state agencies maintain control over the software they use on their hardware, preventing any contractual limitations imposed by software vendors. The act takes effect upon passage.
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