H 5222·MA·house
An Act relative to preventing algorithmic rent fixing in the rental housing market
Reported by CommitteeFiled Mar 12, 2026
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Housing
Latest Action
House: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Mar 12, 2026
Summary
The bill adds Chapter 40Z to the state statutes, making it illegal for landlords or their agents to pay services that collect and analyze rent data to set prices, and prohibiting those services from arranging non‑compete deals among landlords. Violations are treated as antitrust offenses, with courts able to award damages, fees and interest. The measure aims to keep rental pricing competitive and transparent.
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