SB1996 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

PREVENT RENTAL PRICE FIXING
Last Action

2/04/2026 - Senate: To AI and Social Media
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Creates the Preventing Algorithmic Rent Fixing in the Rental Housing Market Act. Provides that a real estate lessor, or any agent or subcontractor of a real estate lessor, shall not subscribe to, contract with, or otherwise exchange anything of value in return for the services of a real estate service provider. Provides that a real estate service provider shall not facilitate an agreement to not compete between real estate lessors with respect to residential dwelling units. Provides that a violation of the provisions of the Act is an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides for a private right of action. Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make a conforming change.
Actions

DateChamberAction
2/06/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán
2/06/2025SenateFirst Reading
2/06/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
3/12/2025SenateAssigned to Executive
3/19/2025SenateTo AI and Social Media
3/21/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
4/11/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
1/27/2026SenateRe-assigned to Executive
2/04/2026SenateTo AI and Social Media
3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
3/27/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
4/10/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
4/24/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026