H7129

Amends the residential landlord and tenant act to prohibit the use of algorithmic renting-setting software that relies on nonpublic competitor data to determine rental prices or occupancy levels for residential dwelling units in Rhode Island.

Introduced·1/15/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7129 prohibits the use of algorithmic renting-setting software that relies on nonpublic competitor data to determine rental prices or.

Rhode Island H7129 amends the residential landlord and tenant act to prohibit the use of algorithmic renting-setting software that relies on nonpublic competitor data to determine rental prices or occupancy levels for residential dwelling units in Rhode Island. The bill defines "nonpublic competitor data" as information not available to the general public, including actual rent amounts, occupancy levels, and lease start and end dates.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 18

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 14

House

Withdrawn at sponsor's request (03/18/2026)

Mar 13

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

Jan 15

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary