Bill 8-26 Would Ban Algorithmic Rent-Setting in Montgomery County
MCCouncilFeb 13, 2026
Bill 8-26 would prohibit the use of algorithmic devices to establish rents or rental terms in Montgomery County and would ban price coordination among landlords regarding rents, with provisions for enforcement. The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing on the bill March 10, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. The deadline to sign up to testify is March 9, 2026 at 2 p.m.
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Source: Montgomery County Council – Press Release, “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 24 and March 10, 2026”, received Feb 13, 2026.
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Key dates
2026-03-09
deadline — Deadline to sign up to testify at March 10 1:30 p.m. public hearing
2026-03-10
hearing — Public hearing on Bill 8-26, prohibition on algorithmic rent-setting, 1:30 p.m.
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