Legislation - HB0817

Title: Residential Leases - Use of Algorithmic Device by Landlord to Determine Rent - Prohibition
Sponsored by: Delegates Palakovich Carr and Stewart
Status: In the House - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis

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:: Environment and Transportation

Details

Cross-filed with: SB0609

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2025

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/29/2025 Legislative Date 1/29/2025 Action First Reading Environment and Transportation Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Residential Leases - Use of Algorithmic Device by Landlord to Determine Rent - Prohibition Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/29/2025 Legislative Date 1/29/2025 Action Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	1/29/2025	1/29/2025	First Reading Environment and Transportation
			Text - First - Residential Leases - Use of Algorithmic Device by Landlord to Determine Rent - Prohibition
House	1/29/2025	1/29/2025	Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

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