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NJ A4916

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/17/2024

Primary Sponsor

Luanne Peterpaul

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits selling, licensing, or providing algorithmic software to landlords that sets, recommends, or advises on rental prices or occupancy rates using non-public competitor data

  • Bans landlords from using such algorithmic devices when setting rents or occupancy rates for residential units in New Jersey

  • Each month of violation and each affected dwelling unit constitutes a separate violation, with civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation

  • Excludes from the ban: trade association reports publishing aggregated anonymous renter data, and products used to establish rent limits under government affordable housing programs

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to file civil actions seeking damages, injunctive relief, restitution of illegal profits, and attorney's fees for violations

Legislative Description

Prohibits use and sale of algorithmic devices for setting rent price or occupancy of residential dwelling units.

Housing

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee

10/17/2024

Committee Referrals

Housing10/17/2024

Full Bill Text

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