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S9700 — NY, US

S9700 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. The proposed S9700 bill 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 2026-04-02.

Status & timeline

Regulatory stage
committee
Bill status
in committee
Authority / governing body
New York State Senate
Chamber
senate
Document type
legislation

Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee consideration.

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Full obligation matrix

ActorObligationDeadlineSource
deployerLandlords must not use algorithmic devices for determining the amount of rent to charge a residential tenant.null
deployerLandlords must refrain from engaging in unfair or deceptive trade practices, specifically including the use of algorithmic devices for rent determination.null

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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 S9700's legislative progress in New York and provide updates to relevant stakeholders.
  • cto Inventory any algorithmic systems or tools currently used for residential rent determination within New York properties.
  • general_counsel Assess the potential legal and operational impact of this prohibition on current rent-setting practices and future business models.
  • product_manager Develop and implement alternative, non-algorithmic methods for rent determination that comply with the proposed prohibition.

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Vendor impact assessment

Vendor risk class
critical
Procurement categories
other

Vendors providing rent optimization or pricing software to landlords operating in New York must scrutinize their offerings to ensure they do not incorporate prohibited algorithmic devices for rent determination. This may require product modifications or the development of compliant alternatives.

Sample vendor questions

  1. Does your rent optimization or pricing software utilize algorithmic devices to determine or recommend residential rent prices in New York?
  2. How does your solution ensure compliance with potential prohibitions on algorithmic rent setting in New York?
  3. What alternative features or modules do you offer for rent determination that do not rely on prohibited algorithmic devices?

Intelligence briefs (1)

legislation in_committee 4/2/2026

New York Bill S9700 Proposes Ban on Algorithmic Rent Determination

The proposed S9700 bill seeks to prohibit landlords from using algorithmic devices for residential rent determination [1].

This signals an emerging legislative focus on algorithmic fairness within real estate, potentially expanding consumer protection obligations for deployers.

Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee consideration.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S9700?
The New York State Senate has introduced S9700 (2025-2026), a bill proposing to prohibit landlords from employing algorithmic devices to determine residential rent amounts [1]. This legislative proposal additionally defines such algorithmic use as an unfair or deceptive trade practice [2]. The bill is currently under review in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Primary source →
Why does S9700 matter?
This signals an emerging legislative focus on algorithmic fairness within real estate, potentially expanding consumer protection obligations for deployers. Primary source →
Who does S9700 affect?
Organizations serving as landlords for residential properties in New York State would be directly affected should this legislation advance. Deployers of AI or algorithmic tools within property management functions, particularly those used for rent-setting, would need to re-evaluate their operational practices and system capabilities. This includes both direct landlords and software providers supporting these functions. Primary source →
What are the key dates for S9700?
No fixed deadline — currently in committee consideration. Primary source →
What is the current status of S9700?
As of the last published update, S9700 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "in committee". Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source for S9700?
The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/S9700. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →

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