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GA SB318

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nikki Merritt

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits agreements between two or more landlords to coordinate rental prices on residential properties, making such agreements unenforceable as contracts in restraint of trade

  • Targets "coordinating functions" that use software or AI systems to collect rental data from multiple landlords, analyze pricing information, and recommend rental prices or occupancy levels

  • Imposes a civil penalty of $1,000 per violation, recoverable through civil action by the Attorney General or any district attorney

  • Requires the Department of Community Affairs to develop and publish educational materials informing Georgia residents of these provisions

  • Exempts actions taken in connection with federal or state affordable housing or low-income housing programs; applies to agreements entered into or renewed after the effective date

Legislative Description

Contracts; certain agreements involving parallel pricing coordination as unenforceable contracts in general restraint of trade with respect to residential rental properties; prohibit

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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