New HampshireBill would treat landlords' price-fixing software as a consumer law violation
The proposal would let people report suspected landlord use of price-fixing software and require state investigators to investigate those complaints starting January 1, 2027.
What it does
The proposal would treat landlords' use of any type of price-fixing software as an unfair and deceptive practice under state consumer protection law.
People who suspect a landlord has used or is using price-fixing software could file a complaint with the state. The consumer protection bureau would investigate those complaints.
Argument forRenters and others could report suspected landlord use of price-fixing software, and the state would have to investigate those complaints.
Argument againstLandlords could face consumer protection enforcement for using any type of price-fixing software, even when the software works in different ways.
More detail
The proposal would treat a landlord's use of price-fixing software as an unfair and deceptive practice under consumer protection law. It would apply to any landlord using any type of price-fixing software. The proposed rule would take effect January 1, 2027.
The Department of Justice's Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau would investigate complaints about landlords' use of price-fixing software. A person who suspects a landlord has used or is using any type of price-fixing software could file a complaint with the bureau. The proposed complaint and investigation provisions would take effect January 1, 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died on table
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 19Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16Died on table
- Feb 5Lay HB1612 on Table (Rep. Alexander Jr.): MA DV 198-147 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 48Minor
- Jan 27Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- Jan 27Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/20/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 5 P. 24Minor
- Jan 22Executive Session: 01/20/2026 11:30 am GP 231
- Jan 8Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 11:30 am GP 231
- 2025
- Dec 10Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 1 P. 28Introduced
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