This bill amends the Consumer Protection Act by making the use of price-fixing software by landlords an unfair method of competition and a deceptive act. Specifically, it introduces a new subdivision, "Rental Property Price Fixing," to RSA 358-A, which includes provisions that allow individuals to file complaints with the Department of Justice's Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau if they suspect a landlord is using such software. The Bureau is then required to investigate these complaints.

The bill does not provide funding for the additional responsibilities it imposes on the Department of Justice, which anticipates an increase in consumer complaints and investigations as a result of this new law. The estimated costs for the Department include $72,000 in FY 2027 for a new attorney position, with full-year costs projected at $138,000 in FY 2028 and $140,000 in FY 2029. However, the bill does not authorize this position or the associated funding, leaving the financial implications uncertain. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.