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Arizona's HB2490 aims to prevent rental price fixing by prohibiting the use of algorithmic devices that utilize nonpublic competitor data to coordinate rental pricing and terms. It applies to landlords with five or more rental units and coordinators selling algorithmic devices.
Key Provisions
44-1383: Definitions of key terms such as 'algorithm' and 'coordinator'.
44-1383.01(A): Prohibition on using algorithmic devices for coordinating rental pricing.
44-1383.01(B): Rebuttable presumption of conspiracy for violations.
44-1383.01(D): Enforcement by the Attorney General.
44-1383.01(F): Applicability to landlords with five or more units.
Latest Legislative Action
House read second time
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 16)
Name
Role
Alma Hernandez
Primary
Charlene R. Fernandez
Primary
César Chávez
Primary
Justin WilmethR
Primary
Kelly Townsend
Primary
Kevin PayneR
Primary
Oscar De Los SantosD
Primary
Selina BlissR
Primary
Tony RiveroR
Primary
Athena Salman
Cosponsor
Daniel Hernandez, Jr.
Cosponsor
Kirsten Engel
Cosponsor
Lela AlstonD
Cosponsor
Raquel Terán
Cosponsor
Reginald Bolding, Jr.
Cosponsor
Robert Meza
Cosponsor
Compliance Checklist
Cease use of algorithmic devices for pricing based on competitor data Who: Landlords with five or more rental units Penalty: Potential legal action for conspiracy to restrain trade
Review pricing strategies to ensure compliance with new regulations Who: Landlords and coordinators Penalty: Legal penalties for non-compliance
Full Legal Analysis
HB2490, introduced in Arizona, seeks to regulate the use of algorithmic devices in the rental market to prevent price fixing. The bill amends Title 44, Chapter 9 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding Article 27, which outlines definitions and prohibitions related to algorithmic pricing. Specifically, it prohibits landlords and coordinators from using algorithmic devices that process nonpublic competitor data to perform coordinating functions such as setting rental prices or renewal terms. A violation creates a rebuttable presumption of a conspiracy to restrain trade. The bill empowers the Attorney General to investigate and enforce these provisions. It applies to landlords with five or more rental units and coordinators who sell or license algorithmic devices. Exceptions include government-sponsored housing programs and small landlords with fewer than five units.
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