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RI H7129

RI H7129: Amends the residential landlord and tenant act to prohibit the use of algorithmic renting-setting software that relies on nonpublic competitor data t… Verified

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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.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits algorithmic software using nonpublic competitor data for rental prices or occupancy levels in residential dwelling units in Rhode Island.

Business Impact

If you use algorithmic software for setting rental prices in Rhode Island, you must cease using nonpublic competitor data or face penalties.

State
Rhode Island
Bill Number
H7129
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Amendment
Last Action
Mar 14, 2026
Last Verified
May 22, 2026
Data Updated
May 22, 2026
What do these statuses mean? ▼
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Housing Technology Property Management Real Estate

Topics How we classify →

Algorithmic Pricing

What This Means

The proposed legislation in Rhode Island aims to regulate the use of algorithmic software in the rental market by prohibiting the use of nonpublic competitor data for setting rental prices and occupancy levels in residential dwelling units. Definitions for key terms and specified enforcement mechanisms cannot be confirmed without the full bill text. The analysis is based on the official description, not the full bill text.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Withdrawn at sponsor's request (03/18/2026)

Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 9)

Name Role District
Sponsor HD-058
Sponsor HD-007
Sponsor HD-001
Sponsor HD-064
Sponsor HD-059

Compliance Checklist

Cease use of algorithmic software that relies on nonpublic competitor data for rent-setting.
Who: Landlords and property management companies in Rhode Island.
Penalty: Potential legal challenges or enforcement actions.

Related & Companion Bills

Rhode Island S2266 — Prohibits the use of algorithmic pricing by landlords to de… →

Full Legal Analysis

The bill amends the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to prohibit the use of algorithmic software that relies on nonpublic competitor data for determining rental prices and occupancy levels in residential dwelling units in Rhode Island. Definitions for 'algorithmic software' and 'nonpublic competitor data', as well as specific enforcement mechanisms, cannot be confirmed without the full bill text. The analysis is based on the official description, not the full bill text.

Official Source

Official Bill Text
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Related Topics

Algorithmic Pricing

Affected Industries

Housing Technology Real Estate

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