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HB 1612 · 2026 · House · Housing Committee

Ban on rent price-fixing software

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relative to the use of price-fixing websites, algorithms, or other software by landlords.

Makes the use of price-fixing software by landlords a violation of the consumer protection act and requires the department of justice to investigate related complaints.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the House · February 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill makes the use of price-fixing software by landlords a violation of the consumer protection act and requires the department of justice to investigate complaints of the use of price-fixing software by landlords.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Ellen ReadDPrimeDeputy Ranking Member· Housing
  • Rep. David PaigeDRanking Member· Housing

Also: Rep. Jonah WheelerD, Rep. Karen HegnerD

Public testimony

94 signed in online · 12 wrote testimony

100% support0% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I write in support of HB 1612, a measured and necessary step toward strengthening fairness, clarity, and stability in New Hampshire’s tenant–landlord laws.…”
— David Preece, Manchestersupports
“No to price-fixing. Surely we know that by now. And no to price-fixing algorithms. The housing market should be fair. These algorithms just drive up the cost of housing.”
— Louise Ewing, Antrimsupports
“People need a decent place to live. Most rental properties are now owned by corporations and do not care about the families who live in their properties. Tenants have rights too.”
— Heather Gollnick, Goffstownsupports

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-209:00 amHouse HousingGP 231Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing HJ 1 P. 28
  2. Jan 20, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/20/2026 11:30 am GP 231
  3. Jan 20, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/20/2026 11:30 am GP 231
  4. Jan 20, 2026HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 01/20/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 5 P. 24
  5. Jan 27, 2026HouseMinority : Ought to Pass
  6. Feb 5, 2026HouseLay HB1612 on Table (Rep. Alexander Jr.): MA DV 198-147 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 48

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.