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AZ HB2490
Bill
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Oscar De Los Santos
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AI Summary
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Prohibits landlords with 5+ rental units and software vendors ("coordinators") from using algorithmic pricing tools that process nonpublic competitor data to set rental prices, renewal terms, or occupancy levels for residential properties.
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Defines "algorithmic device" as software using algorithms or AI that processes nonpublic competitor data (including actual rental prices, occupancy rates, lease dates, and discounts) to advise landlords on rent pricing.
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Creates a rebuttable presumption of illegal conspiracy to restrain trade when two or more competing landlords use the same algorithmic pricing device in the same market.
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Designates violations as unlawful trade practices under Arizona law, granting the Attorney General authority to investigate and enforce the provisions.
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Exempts landlords with 4 or fewer units, government-sponsored housing programs, public housing, educational institution dormitories, fraternal organization housing, and hotels/motels from these restrictions.
Legislative Description
Rental price fixing; algorithmic pricing
Last Action
House read second time
1/21/2026