· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

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.

Sponsor

Cherie Cruz (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-01-15

Policy area

Housing and Community Development

Latest action

03/14/2026 Withdrawn at sponsor's request (03/18/2026)