Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 913: Administrative Service, Department of; prohibit a governmental entity from entering into contracts for the licensing of certain software applications
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 913 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on April 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Administrative Service, Department of; prohibit a governmental entity from entering into contracts for the licensing of certain software applications. Primary sponsor: Tim Fleming (Republican), Joseph Gullett (Republican), Scott Holcomb (Democratic), Matt Reeves (Republican), Omari Crawford (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure of the Department of Administrative Services relative to state purchasing, so as to prohibit a governmental entity from entering into contracts for the licensing of software applications that limit such governmental entity's ability to install or run such software applications on certain desktop or server hardware of such governmental entity's choosing; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Fleming | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 114 |
| Joseph Gullett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Scott Holcomb | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 101 |
| Matt Reeves | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Omari Crawford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 89 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Committee Favorably Reported
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper