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MI HB4538
Bill
Status
6/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carrie Rheingans
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AI Summary
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Prohibits landlords from using algorithmic pricing devices trained on nonpublic competitor data to coordinate rental prices, supply, or housing information with other landlords
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Defines "algorithmic pricing device" as software using algorithms to calculate rent recommendations based on data including local or statewide rent amounts charged by landlords
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Exempts periodic reports published no more than monthly by trade associations with aggregated anonymous data, and tools used for affordable housing program compliance
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Defines "nonpublic competitor data" as non-publicly available information including actual rent prices, occupancy rates, and lease dates derived from market competitors
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Establishes that violations constitute antitrust violations under the Michigan Antitrust Reform Act (1984 PA 274)
Legislative Description
Housing: landlord and tenants; use of certain software to share pricing information and set rent rates; prohibit. Amends title & sec. 1 of 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.601) & adds sec. 1e.
Housing: landlord and tenants
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Regulatory Reform
9/18/2025