Oregon hearing hears testimony for SB 722 on rent stabilization and ban on algorithmic rent‑setting

Mar 26, 2025

Supporters told the Senate Committee on Housing and Development that SB 722 would curb predatory rent spikes and ban AI-driven price‑setting tools; opponents warned the bill is vague, difficult to enforce and could chill investment. The committee held a carryover public hearing and closed it without a vote.

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The Senate Committee on Housing and Development reopened a public hearing March 26 on Senate Bill 722, a measure that would reduce the new‑construction exemption in Oregon's rent stabilization law and ban the use of AI‑driven algorithmic software to set rents or leave units vacant.

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