MD HB434 | 2026 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous HB817
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2)
Status: Introduced on January 22 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-28 - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Economic Matters Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 22 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-28 - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Economic Matters Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibiting a landlord from using certain algorithmic devices to determine the amount of rent to charge for, occupancy levels of, and lease terms and conditions for a residential dwelling unit; making a violation of the Act an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act; and applying the Act prospectively.
Title
Residential Leases - Use of Algorithmic Device by Landlord to Determine Rent, Occupancy, and Lease Terms - Prohibition
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-28 | House | Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-22 | House | First Reading Economic Matters |
Same As/Similar To
HB817 (Carry Over) 2025-01-29 - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Commerce and Business
Commercial Law - Consumer Protection
Consumer Protection
Data
Landlords and Tenants
Laws and Ordinances
Leases and Rent
Penalties and Sentences
Real Property
Residential Property
Unfair Trade Practices
Commercial Law - Consumer Protection
Consumer Protection
Data
Landlords and Tenants
Laws and Ordinances
Leases and Rent
Penalties and Sentences
Real Property
Residential Property
Unfair Trade Practices
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Law | 13 | 301 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Real Property | 8 | 222 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0434?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0434f.pdf |
