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S2697 — NY, US
S2697 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. Bill S2697 seeks to prohibit landlords from using algorithmic devices for residential rent determination [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-01-22.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- committee
- Bill status
- In Senate Committee
- Authority / governing body
- New York State Senate
- Chamber
- Senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment into law.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Landlords are prohibited from using an algorithmic device to determine the amount of rent to charge a residential tenant. | Upon effective date of the law | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Monitor the status of New York S2697 and assess its potential impact on current rent-setting practices.
- compliance_officer Inventory all systems and tools used for rent determination to identify any algorithmic devices currently in use.
- ceo Develop a contingency plan for transitioning away from algorithmic rent-setting if the bill becomes law.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- critical
- Procurement categories
- real_estate_tech, financial_decisions
Vendors providing rent optimization or dynamic pricing software to landlords in New York will be significantly impacted, requiring re-evaluation or modification of their offerings to comply with the proposed prohibition. Landlords should scrutinize vendor tools for algorithmic rent determination capabilities.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your rent optimization software utilize algorithmic devices as defined by NY S2697?
- How does your software determine rent amounts, and can it operate without using algorithms for direct price setting?
- What compliance features or alternative methods do you offer to help landlords comply with potential bans on algorithmic rent-setting?
- What legal and compliance support do you provide regarding AI/algorithmic use in real estate?
- How do you ensure your models avoid unfair or deceptive practices as described in the bill?
Intelligence briefs (1)
NY Bill S2697 Prohibits Algorithmic Rent Determination by Landlords
Bill S2697 seeks to prohibit landlords from using algorithmic devices for residential rent determination [1].
This signals a targeted legislative effort to regulate AI applications in specific market sectors and consumer protection contexts.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment into law.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S2697?
- New York Senate Bill S2697 (2025-2026) proposes to prohibit landlords from employing algorithmic devices to determine residential tenant rent amounts [1]. The bill further classifies such use as an unfair or deceptive trade practice [2]. This legislation, currently in the Senate Judiciary Committee, aims to regulate AI use in the real estate sector, impacting property management practices. Primary source →
- Why does S2697 matter?
- This signals a targeted legislative effort to regulate AI applications in specific market sectors and consumer protection contexts. Primary source →
- Who does S2697 affect?
- This legislation primarily affects landlords operating residential properties within New York State who currently or plan to utilize automated systems for rent price setting. Considerations include any third-party technology providers whose platforms offer algorithmic rent optimization services to landlords. This also bears on organizations involved in real estate investment and property management within the state. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S2697?
- No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment into law. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S2697?
- As of the last published update, S2697 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Senate Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S2697?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/S2697. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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