In effect
Limited protection
Jersey City, NJ — Ordinance banning algorithmic rent-setting software
Jersey City, NJ · Ordinance banning algorithmic rent-setting software
Jersey City passed a ban on algorithmic rent-setting software in May 2025 after statewide New Jersey efforts stalled, prohibiting landlords from using coordinated pricing algorithms.
Technical detail
Jersey City passed a ban on algorithmic rent-setting software in May 2025 after statewide New Jersey efforts stalled, prohibiting landlords from using coordinated pricing algorithms.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Who must comply: Jersey City, NJ
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Jersey City, NJ |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2025-05-14 |
| Citation | Ordinance banning algorithmic rent-setting software |
| Topics | consumer protection · automated decision-making · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Cities lead bans on algorithmic rent hikes as states lag behind - Stateline ↗ |
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