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MA H1564

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lindsay Sabadosa

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits landlords and their agents from subscribing to or contracting with algorithmic pricing services that collect rental market data and recommend rental prices, lease terms, or occupancy levels

  • Bans service providers from facilitating non-compete agreements among landlords regarding residential dwelling units

  • Violations constitute unfair competition under Massachusetts consumer protection laws (Chapter 93 and 93A), with successful plaintiffs entitled to attorney fees, expert fees, and investigation costs

  • Invalidates predispute arbitration agreements and class-action waivers at the election of plaintiffs alleging violations of this law

  • Applies to residential dwelling units used as primary residences, excluding medical care facilities, long-term care facilities, and detention/correctional facilities

Legislative Description

Relative to preventing algorithmic rent fixing in the rental housing market

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H5222

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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