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Subcommittee pauses two algorithmic pricing bills and refers issue to study after mixed testimony

2174437 · January 30, 2025
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Summary

Two bills aimed at curbing or investigating algorithmic rent‑setting tools were laid on the table and referred for study after opponents warned the language was broad and supporters urged clearer enforcement pathways.

Two related bills addressing algorithmic rent‑pricing tools were the subject of extended testimony and procedural referral.

Delegate Carlson introduced a bill (substitute adopted) seeking to clarify that use of algorithmic pricing and non‑public competitor data by housing managers can constitute unlawful price‑fixing; sponsor and advocates cited litigation and industry documents claiming algorithms can push rents higher and reduce concessions. Housing advocates said software…

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