MA S2007

Bill

MA S2007

Relative to fair software licensing

Introduced
02/16/2023

In Committee
07/08/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to fair software licensing. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill aims to ensure fair software licensing for state agencies in Massachusetts. It prohibits software licensing contracts from limiting a state agency's ability to install or run the licensed software on hardware of the agency's choosing. The secretary of the executive office of technology services and security is required to issue administrative directives to carry out this new provision. The bill applies to any software licensing contract or addendum entered into on or after the effective date of the act.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Barry Finegold (D)*, Nick Collins (D), Marc Pacheco (D),

Last Action

No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2007

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2007
BillText	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2007.pdf

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