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H 389 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An act relating to restricting the use of artificial intelligence to affect rental housing pricing and availability

This bill (H.389) restricts landlords and property managers from using artificial intelligence to collude on rental pricing or control housing availability. It directly affects property owners and management companies that might use AI tools to coordinate pricing strategies. The key provision bans the use of AI to influence rental rates or supply in ways that could limit competition. The bill is currently under review by the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development.
Issues: ✓ HousingSupports HousingBans AI-driven collusion on rental pricing/availability, preventing anti-competitive practices that harm tenants and reduce affordability. Directly protects tenant rights and promotes fair housing markets.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly restricts AI use in rental pricing collusion, limiting AI's application in housing markets per its key provision banning AI-driven pricing coordination.95% confidence
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 26, 2025 Last action Feb 26, 2025
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Read first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
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Monique Priestley
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