HB 1273 (2022): relative to the use of free and open source software.

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HB 1273 (2022)

relative to the use of free and open source software.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a work session on January 20, 2022. The committee met in executive session on January 20, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 16, 2022 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 11, 2022, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB302-304
  • January 20, 2022, 9:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB302-304
  • January 20, 2022, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, LOB302-304

Votes

  • February 16, 2022, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 11, 2022: Public Hearing: 01/11/2022 10:30 a.m. LOB302-304
  • January 20, 2022: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/20/2022 09:00 am LOB302-304
  • January 20, 2022: Executive Session: 01/20/2022 09:00 am LOB302-304
  • February 2, 2022: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • February 16, 2022: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/16/2022

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 617-FN (2023): prohibiting, with limited exceptions, state agencies from requiring use of proprietary software in interactions with the public.

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