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MA H1564
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lindsay Sabadosa
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AI Summary
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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
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Bans service providers from facilitating non-compete agreements among landlords regarding residential dwelling units
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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
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Invalidates predispute arbitration agreements and class-action waivers at the election of plaintiffs alleging violations of this law
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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