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NJ S2786
NJ S2786Prohibits State agency from entering into certain State contracts that limit ability of State agency to install or run certain software.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that if a State agency enters into a State contract for the licensing of software applications designed to run on generally available desktop or server hardware, the software cannot limit the ability of the State agency to install or run the software on the hardware of the State agency's choosing.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that if a State agency, which refers to any principal department in the Executive Branch of State Government, its subdivisions, or independent State authorities subject to public contracting laws, enters into a State contract—meaning any agreement paid for with State funds—for software designed to run on standard computers or servers, that contract cannot restrict the agency's right to install or operate that software on any hardware the agency selects.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2786 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2786_I1.HTM |
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