Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5435: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5435 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES. Primary sponsor: Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Tina Spears (Democratic), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Jackie Baginski (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2025): 03/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits state agencies from entering into software contracts that limit the agency's ability to install or run the software on their hardware.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Tina Spears | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Jackie Baginski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/06/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 02/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/06/2025)
- 02/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology