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S 2983 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act prohibiting algorithmic rent setting

Summary
Senate, March 12, 2026 -- The committee on Housing, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 994) of Cindy F. Friedman and Julian Cyr for legislation to prohibit algorithmic rent setting; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1016) of Michael O. Moore, Patricia D. Jehlen and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish the Preventing Algorithmic Rent Fixing in the Rental Housing Market Act., report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2983).
Issues: ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits algorithmic rent setting, protecting tenant rights and preventing unfair pricing practices in rental housing.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts algorithmic rent setting by tech-driven systems, limiting their use in housing markets85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 12, 2026 Last action Mar 12, 2026
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Mar 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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Mar 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from the committee on Housing
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0 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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