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RI S2892: Prohibits use of algorithm or artificial intelligence to set residential rental amounts and prohibits landlord price fixing of residential rents. Vio…

Dead/Failed Rhode Island · 2024 session

Last verified Oct 10, 2026 · official bill text

S2892 · where it stands

This bill did not become law (dead/failed) · last action May 2, 2024.

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Prohibits use of algorithm or artificial intelligence to set residential rental amounts and prohibits landlord price fixing of residential rents. Violations constitute a deceptive trade practice and violators are subject to civil suit.

In one paragraph

Rhode Island S 2892 (2024), as introduced on March 22, 2024, would add section 34-18-15.1 barring any landlord or person from using an algorithm, commercial computer program or digital technology, including AI, to set or determine residential rent. It would also bar sharing rental information with intent to stabilize rents across owners. Violations would be deceptive trade practices, and aggrieved persons could seek injunctions, damages and treble damages. The text says it takes effect upon passage.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

No duties for businesses unless enacted. If enacted, landlords could not use algorithms or AI to set residential rent or coordinate rents with other owners.

Key provisions

  1. 'No landlord or person shall use an algorithm, a commercial computer program or digital technology' including AI 'to set or determine the rent' (34-18-15.1(a))
  2. No use or sharing of information with intent to stabilize rental pricing among units of different owners or set uniform rents (b)
  3. Violations breach the good faith requirement of 34-18-12, are unconscionable under 34-18-13 and are deceptive trade practices (c)
  4. Aggrieved persons may sue for injunctive relief and compensatory damages; prevailing plaintiffs may get treble damages, attorneys' fees and costs (d)
  5. No exceptions in the text; as introduced; the text says it takes effect upon passage

Latest legislative action

May 2, 2024. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor SD-001
D Sponsor SD-012
D Sponsor SD-015
D Sponsor SD-006

Topics and industries

Related topics

Algorithmic Pricing

Affected industries

Real EstateHousingTechnology

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