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A1417 — NY, US
A1417 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently floor vote. New York A1417 prohibits the use of algorithmic tools by landlords to facilitate anti-competitive rent setting [1], [2]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-01-09.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- floor vote
- Bill status
- Assembly Floor Calendar
- Authority / governing body
- New York State Assembly
- Chamber
- Assembly
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — current status is Assembly Floor Calendar.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Must not knowingly or with reckless disregard facilitate an agreement between or among two or more residential rental property owners or managers to not compete with respect to residential rental dwelling units. | — | — |
| provider | Must not operate or license a software, data analytics service, or algorithmic device that performs a coordinating function on behalf of or between and among residential rental property owners or managers to facilitate non-competitive agreements. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Assess current rent setting practices and software use for potential violations of non-competition facilitation.
- cto Identify and cease use of any algorithmic pricing software that facilitates or could be interpreted as facilitating non-competitive agreements between landlords.
- board_director Review and approve revised rent pricing policies to ensure compliance with anti-collusion regulations.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- other
Vendors providing property management or rent optimization software to New York landlords must ensure their systems do not facilitate anti-competitive practices, as this bill prohibits the knowing or reckless facilitation of such agreements through algorithmic means.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your software include features that coordinate pricing or other competitive behaviors between distinct property owners or managers?
- How does your software ensure that pricing recommendations are independently derived and do not facilitate anti-competitive agreements?
- Can your software be configured to prevent sharing of competitive information between separate clients (landlords)?
- What compliance features are built into your system to address anti-collusion regulations regarding algorithmic pricing?
Intelligence briefs (1)
New York Bill Targets Algorithmic Rent Price Fixing by Landlords
New York A1417 prohibits the use of algorithmic tools by landlords to facilitate anti-competitive rent setting [1], [2].
This addresses the use of AI/algorithmic tools in pricing decisions, introducing an enforcement signal against anti-competitive practices.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — current status is Assembly Floor Calendar.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A1417?
- New York Assembly Bill A1417 (2025-2026) prohibits entities from knowingly or recklessly facilitating anti-competitive agreements among residential rental property owners or managers [1]. This includes operating or licensing software, data analytics services, or algorithmic devices that perform a coordinating function for such entities [2]. The bill focuses on preventing algorithmic pricing tools from being used to reduce competition in residential rental markets. Primary source →
- Why does A1417 matter?
- This addresses the use of AI/algorithmic tools in pricing decisions, introducing an enforcement signal against anti-competitive practices. Primary source →
- Who does A1417 affect?
- This development primarily affects residential rental property owners, managers, and software or data analytics service providers operating in New York State. Organizations that license or operate algorithmic pricing tools used for residential rentals are within scope. The bill targets services that might facilitate agreements between competitors to not compete on rent. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A1417?
- No fixed deadline — current status is Assembly Floor Calendar. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A1417?
- As of the last published update, A1417 is at the "floor vote" stage, with bill status "Assembly Floor Calendar". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A1417?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/A1417. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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