Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 7544: 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 7544 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- STATE PURCHASES. Primary sponsor: Brandon Potter (Democratic), Jenni Furtado (Democratic), Marie Hopkins (Republican), Jon Brien (Independent), Casimiro. Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): 04/08/2026 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 of the agency's choosing on their hardware.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Independent 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Jenni Furtado | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 64 |
| Marie Hopkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Jon Brien | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 49 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/03/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)
- 03/03/2026 Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/05/2026)
- 02/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 02/06/2026 Introduced, referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology