Legislation - SB0609

Title: Residential Leases - Use of Algorithmic Device by Landlord to Determine Rent - Prohibition
Sponsored by: Senators Love and Hester
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Prohibiting a landlord from using certain algorithmic devices to determine the amount of rent to charge a residential tenant; making a violation of the Act an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act; and applying the Act prospectively.

Committees

Original:: Judicial Proceedings

Details

Cross-filed with: HB0817

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2025

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/28/2025 Legislative Date 1/24/2025 Action First Reading Judicial Proceedings Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Residential Leases - Use of Algorithmic Device by Landlord to Determine Rent - Prohibition Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/30/2025 Legislative Date 1/30/2025 Action Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	1/28/2025	1/24/2025	First Reading Judicial Proceedings
			Text - First - Residential Leases - Use of Algorithmic Device by Landlord to Determine Rent - Prohibition
Senate	1/30/2025	1/30/2025	Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.

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