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IA HF2149
IA HF2149A bill for an act relating to software licensing restrictions for certain state entities, and including applicability provisions.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits a software licensing contract entered into by the department of management (DOM) or a supported entity for a software application designed to be installed and run on generally available desktop or server hardware from limiting the ability of DOM or the supported entity to install or run the software application on the desktop or server hardware selected by DOM or the supported entity. The bill applies to software licensing contracts and addendums entered into by DOM or a supported entity on or after July 1, 2026. Under Code chapter 8, subchapter XI (information technology), a supported entity is an authority, board, commission, committee, council, department, or independent agency of state government, but does not include the office of the governor, the office of an elective constitutional or statutory officer, the general assembly, the judicial branch, a political subdivision of the state, or the state board of regents and its institutions.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the Department of Management (DOM) and other "supported entities" – which are various state government agencies, departments, and independent bodies, but exclude the Governor's office, elected officials, the legislature, the judiciary, local governments, and the Board of Regents' institutions – from agreeing to software licensing contracts that restrict where they can install or run software designed for standard computers and servers. Essentially, if a state entity buys software for its computers or servers, the contract cannot prevent them from installing it on whatever hardware they choose. This new rule will apply to any software licensing agreements or renewals made by the DOM or a supported entity starting on or after July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 143. (on 01/22/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2149 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2149.html |
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