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S9434 — NY, US
S9434 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. New York State's S9434 would prohibit landlords from using algorithmic devices for residential rent determination [1]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2024-05-15.
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 — currently in Senate Committee.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| landlord | Cease using algorithmic devices for determining residential tenant rent. | Upon enactment | — |
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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 progress of NY S9434 through the legislature.
- compliance_officer Review current rent-setting practices to identify any use of algorithmic devices.
- risk_manager Assess potential business and legal risks if algorithmic rent pricing is prohibited.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- other
Vendors providing rent optimization or pricing software to landlords in New York would need to ensure their tools do not use algorithmic devices for rent determination, or provide non-algorithmic alternatives. This could necessitate significant product changes.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your rental pricing software utilize algorithmic decision-making to set or recommend rent amounts?
- How would your software support compliance with a prohibition on algorithmic rent determination?
- What alternative, non-algorithmic methods for rent analysis can your platform provide?
Intelligence briefs (2)
New York Bill Seeks to Ban Algorithmic Rent Determination by Landlords
New York State's S9434 would prohibit landlords from using algorithmic devices for residential rent determination [1].
This development signals expanding regulatory focus on AI applications in housing, potentially increasing deployer obligations in real estate.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in Senate Committee.
Primary source →NY Bill S9434: Prohibits Algorithmic Rent Determination by Landlords
Senate Bill S9434 proposes prohibiting landlords from using algorithmic devices for residential rent determination [1].
This development indicates a potential regulatory focus on specific AI applications within the real estate sector, particularly concerning consumer protection.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee review.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S9434?
- A New York State Senate bill, S9434, proposes to prohibit landlords from using algorithmic devices to determine residential rent amounts [1]. The legislation further declares such use to be an unfair or deceptive trade practice [2]. The bill is currently under review in the Senate Judiciary Committee, indicating an early stage in the legislative process. Primary source →
- Why does S9434 matter?
- This development signals expanding regulatory focus on AI applications in housing, potentially increasing deployer obligations in real estate. Primary source →
- Who does S9434 affect?
- This legislation primarily affects landlords of residential properties in New York State who currently utilize or plan to utilize algorithmic tools for setting rental prices. It also impacts real estate technology providers that develop and offer AI-powered rent optimization platforms to landlords operating in the jurisdiction, potentially requiring product adjustments or discontinuation of services. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S9434?
- No fixed deadline — currently in Senate Committee. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S9434?
- As of the last published update, S9434 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Senate Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S9434?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2023/S9434. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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