H7129Rhode Island2026 sessionIntroduced
Amends the residential landlord and tenant act to prohibit the use of algorithmic renting-setting software that relies on nonpublic competitor data to determine rental prices or occupancy levels for residential dwelling units in Rhode Island.
Plain-language summary
The bill amends Rhode Island's residential landlord and tenant law to prohibit the use of algorithmic rent-setting software that relies on nonpublic competitor data to set rental prices or occupancy levels.
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History
Jan 15, 2026
HIntroduced, referred to House Judiciary
Mar 13, 2026
HScheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Mar 14, 2026
HWithdrawn at sponsor's request (03/18/2026)
Progress
IntroducedJan 15, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
JS
Rep. June Speakman (D)Prime sponsor
EA
Rep. Edith Ajello (D)
DM
Rep. David Morales (D)
LF
Rep. Leonela Felix (D)
KA
Rep. Karen Alzate (D)
JS
Rep. Jennifer Stewart (D)
Sources
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