Ordinance prohibiting price-fixing rental algorithms
Providence, RI — Ordinance prohibiting price-fixing rental algorithms
Providence, RI · Ordinance prohibiting price-fixing rental algorithms (Providence Code ch. 13 Art. X §§ 13-69–13-73)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- May 15, 2025
- Applies to
- Providence, RI
Providence (ordinance by Council President Rachel Miller, final passage May 15, 2025) bans landlords from using price-fixing rental algorithms like RealPage, with civil penalties up to $500 per day per instance of violation.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Providence, RI |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Ordinance prohibiting price-fixing rental algorithms (Providence Code ch. 13 Art. X §§ 13-69–13-73) |
| Topics | consumer protection · automated decision-making · government use of AI |
| Agency page | City Council Bans Use of Rent-Setting Algorithms - Providence City Council |
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