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GA SB559"Fair Business Practices Act of 1975"; any person from facilitating noncompete agreements between residential rental property owners or managers, including by use of algorithmic coordinating functions; prohibit
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Introduced
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to prohibit any person from facilitating noncompete agreements between residential rental property owners or managers, including by use of algorithmic coordinating functions; to prohibit rental property owners or managers from setting or adjusting rental prices, lease renewal terms, occupancy levels, or other lease terms and conditions based on recommendations from software, data analytics service, or algorithmic devices; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, amending the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," prohibits any individual or entity from facilitating noncompete agreements among residential rental property owners or managers, including through the use of "algorithmic coordinating functions." An "algorithm" is defined as a set of rules for a computational process, and an "algorithmic device" is any tool that performs a "coordinating function," which involves collecting rental property data from multiple owners (who are not subsidiaries of the same parent company), analyzing it, and then recommending rental prices, lease terms, or occupancy levels. The bill also makes it illegal for rental property owners or managers to set or adjust these terms based on recommendations from such software or devices, with an exception for affordable housing programs. This legislation aims to prevent price-fixing and collusion in the rental market, with provisions for definitions, effective dates, and the repeal of conflicting laws.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (23)
Tonya Anderson (D)*,
Gail Davenport (D)*,
Sonya Halpern (D)*,
Ed Harbison (D)*,
Sally Harrell (D)*,
Jaha Howard (D)*,
Nabilah Islam Parkes (D)*,
Kim Jackson (D)*,
Donzella James (D)*,
Emanuel Jones (D)*,
Harold Jones (D)*,
RaShaun Kemp (D)*,
David Lucas (D)*,
Derek Mallow (D)*,
Randal Mangham (D)*,
Josh McLaurin (D)*,
Nikki Merritt (D)*,
Nan Orrock (D)*,
Elena Parent (D)*,
Sheikh Rahman (D)*,
Doc Rhett (D)*,
Freddie Sims (D)*,
Kenya Wicks (D)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 02/25/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73540 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/243722 |
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