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HB 1252 VA
Introduced

Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; algorithmic pricing device use by certain landlords.

VA · session 2027 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 14, 2026

Latest action (Jul 21, 2026) Continued from last session

Summary

Virginia House Bill 1252 would regulate the use of algorithmic pricing devices by landlords under the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. The bill would establish restrictions on how certain landlords may use algorithmic tools to set rental prices and would establish civil penalties for violations.

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Official abstract

A BILL to amend and reenact § 55.1-1200 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 55.1-1204.2, relating to Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; algorithmic pricing device use by certain landlords; civil penalties.

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Action history (6)

  1. Jan 14, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103337D · lower
  2. Jan 14, 2026 Referred to Committee on General Laws · lower
  3. Jan 26, 2026 Assigned HGL sub: Housing/Consumer Protection · lower
  4. Jan 29, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
  5. Feb 3, 2026 Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote) · lower
  6. Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower

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