HB 1612-FN (2026): relative to the use of price-fixing websites, algorithms, or other software by landlords.
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HB 1612-FN (2026)
relative to the use of price-fixing websites, algorithms, or other software by landlords.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Housing
- Subject: Housing
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Housing committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2026, with 94 people signed in online: 94 in support. The committee met in executive session on January 20, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 10–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 5, 2026 the House adopted “Lay HB1612 on Table” on a division vote 198–147, on a motion by Rep. Alexander Jr. The bill died on the table when the session ended on August 19, 2026, having been set aside and never taken back up.
Sponsors
- Rep. Ellen Read (D - Rock 10) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Karen Hegner (D - Hills 41)
- Rep. David Paige (D - Carr 1)
- Rep. Jonah Wheeler (D - Hills 33)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 2026, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Housing, GP 231
- January 20, 2026, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Housing, GP 231
- February 5, 2026: floor debate, House
Votes
- February 5, 2026, House: Lay HB1612 on Table — yeas 198, nays 147, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Housing
- January 20, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 11:30 am GP 231
- January 20, 2026: Executive Session: 01/20/2026 11:30 am GP 231
- January 20, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/20/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC)
- January 27, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- February 5, 2026: Lay HB1612 on Table (Rep. Alexander Jr.): MA DV 198-147 02/05/2026
- August 19, 2026: Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026