A bill for an act relating to software licensing restrictions for certain state entities, and including applicability provisions.

HF 2149 prohibits state departments and supported entities (like agencies, boards, or commissions) from entering software licensing contracts that restrict their choice of standard desktop or server hardware. It requires that such contracts allow these state entities to install and run software on hardware they select, rather than being forced to use specific vendor-approved hardware. The law applies to all new or renewed software contracts entered into by these entities on or after July 1, 2026. This change directly affects how state agencies negotiate software contracts, ensuring greater flexibility in their technology infrastructure choices.