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A4991 — NY, US

A4991 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. Proposed New York Bill A4991 seeks to ban algorithmic tools for residential rent determination [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-02-10.

Status & timeline

Regulatory stage
committee
Bill status
In Assembly Committee — Housing
Authority / governing body
New York State Senate
Chamber
Assembly
Document type
legislation

Next deadline: No fixed deadline — in Assembly Committee

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Full obligation matrix

ActorObligationDeadlineSource
deployerLandlords are prohibited from using an algorithmic device to determine the amount of rent for residential tenants.Upon enactment—
deployerLandlords must not engage in the use of algorithmic devices for rent determination, as this is declared an unfair or deceptive trade practice.Upon enactment—

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Enforcement risk score

25
/ 100

Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.

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Role-based compliance checklist

  • compliance_officer Monitor the legislative progress of NY A4991. (Ongoing)
  • general_counsel Upon enactment, review existing rent-setting processes and technologies for compliance with the prohibition on algorithmic devices. (Upon enactment)
  • board_director Ensure that the organization's policies align with any enacted prohibition on algorithmic rent determination. (Upon enactment)

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Vendor impact assessment

Vendor risk class
critical
Procurement categories
financial_decisions

Vendors providing rent optimization or algorithmic pricing tools to landlords in New York will face significant impact, potentially requiring fundamental changes to their product offerings or a complete withdrawal from this specific market function within the state.

Sample vendor questions

  1. Does your rent optimization software use 'algorithmic devices' to determine rent prices?
  2. How does your solution ensure compliance with New York's proposed prohibition on algorithmic rent determination?
  3. Can your system be configured to disable or modify algorithmic rent-setting features for New York properties?
  4. What legal and compliance support do you offer regarding this type of legislation?
  5. What are the fallback manual processes or alternative features provided if algorithmic rent-setting is prohibited?

Intelligence briefs (1)

Frequently asked questions

What is A4991?
New York Bill A4991, introduced for the 2025-2026 session, proposes to prohibit landlords from utilizing algorithmic devices to determine the amount of rent charged to residential tenants [1]. The bill further declares that such use would constitute an unfair or deceptive trade practice [2], aiming to regulate AI in real estate pricing within the state. Primary source →
Why does A4991 matter?
This signals an emerging legislative focus on AI's impact on essential services and consumer protection. Primary source →
Who does A4991 affect?
This legislation primarily impacts residential landlords operating in New York State who currently employ or are considering employing algorithmic pricing tools for rent determination. The proposed prohibition specifically targets AI use cases involving automated or algorithmically assisted rent-setting, affecting property management firms, real estate investors, and software providers offering such solutions. Primary source →
What are the key dates for A4991?
No fixed deadline — in Assembly Committee Primary source →
What is the current status of A4991?
As of the last published update, A4991 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee — Housing". Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source for A4991?
The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/A4991. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →

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