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NJ A3326

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Katie Brennan

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits rental property owners and their agents from using algorithmic pricing software or data analytics services that collect pricing data from multiple landlords and recommend rental prices, lease terms, or occupancy levels

  • Bans "coordinators" (operators of such software services) from facilitating agreements among rental property owners that restrict competition in the residential rental market

  • Violations constitute unlawful conduct under the New Jersey Antitrust Act, subjecting violators to existing antitrust penalties and enforcement mechanisms

  • Responds to legislative findings that median rent for three-bedroom apartments in New Jersey increased 35% from 2021-2024, with studio apartments in Hoboken rising 61% in the same period

  • Takes effect on the first day of the fourth month following enactment

Legislative Description

Makes use of algorithmic systems to influence price and supply of residential rental units unlawful.

Housing

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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