The bill amends Chapter 37-2 of the General Laws, specifically adding a new section, 37-2-83, which prohibits state agencies from entering into contracts that restrict their ability to install or run software on their chosen hardware. The bill defines "state agencies" and outlines what constitutes "state software application purchases," encompassing various types of agreements related to the procurement of supplies, services, and construction funded by state resources.

Under the new provisions, any state contract for software licensing intended for installation by a state agency on standard desktop or server hardware cannot impose limitations on the agency's choice of hardware for installation. This legislation aims to ensure that state agencies maintain flexibility and autonomy in managing their software applications and the hardware on which they operate. The act will take effect immediately upon passage.