Rhode Island 2026 Session Status: In Committee 5 D cosponsors

SB 2445 — AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES

Last action — 05/12/2026 Committee heard

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

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In plain language

Prohibits state agencies from restricting their software choices through contracts.

This bill prevents state agencies from entering into software contracts that limit their ability to install or run preferred software. It aims to ensure that agencies have flexibility in their software choices.

Summary

Prohibits state agencies from entering into software contracts that limit the agency's ability to install or run the software of the agency's choosing on their hardware.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 05/12/2026 Committee heard

  2. 05/09/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)

  3. 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 109 not signed on

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (109)

109 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2445 do?
Prohibits state agencies from entering into software contracts that limit the agency's ability to install or run the software of the agency's choosing on their hardware.
Who sponsors SB 2445?
SB 2445 is sponsored by Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic), David P. Tikoian (Democratic), Hanna M. Gallo (Democratic), Walter S. Felag Jr. (Democratic), and Louis P. DiPalma (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 2445?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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