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RI H7764

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Potter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits landlords, property managers, and their agents from using algorithmic devices that incorporate nonpublic competitor data to set, recommend, or adjust residential rent amounts, effective January 1, 2027

  • Defines "algorithmic device" as software using AI or machine learning to analyze rental market data for pricing purposes, and "nonpublic competitor data" as proprietary information on rent prices, occupancy rates, and lease data not available to the general public

  • Exempts rent calculations for compliance with federal, state, or local housing programs; tools producing only monthly aggregate historical market reports without individual recommendations; and internal record-keeping systems that don't influence rent

  • Violations constitute unfair or deceptive trade practices under Rhode Island law, enforceable by the Attorney General or aggrieved individuals through equitable relief and civil penalties

  • Grants the Attorney General authority to promulgate regulations for enforcement, including definitions, exemptions, recordkeeping requirements, and compliance processes

Legislative Description

Prohibits the use of algorithmic pricing by landlords to determine the amount of rent to charge a residential tenant.

Property

Last Action

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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