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
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/06/2025 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán |
| 2/06/2025 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2/06/2025 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 3/12/2025 | Senate | Assigned to Executive |
| 3/19/2025 | Senate | To AI and Social Media |
| 3/21/2025 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025 |
| 4/11/2025 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments |
| 1/27/2026 | Senate | Re-assigned to Executive |
| 2/04/2026 | Senate | To AI and Social Media |
| 3/13/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 |
| 3/27/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026 |