“We support responsible AI oversight and affordable housing, but this proposal goes too far. Heavy rent controls and excessive AI regulation risk reducing investment, innovation and long-term economic growth”
Rent Control And AI Safety Act of 2019
Rationale
Renters face unsustainable cost hikes and AI risks grow unchecked; strong rent caps and strict AI rules protect public stability and safety.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rent Control |
Rent increases capped to inflation
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Hard caps on rents
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| 2 | AI Development & Safety |
Balanced oversight
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Strict licensing, safety audits, liability
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Rent Control2
AI Development & SafetyProposer
Party
People's Democratic Alliance
The People's Democratic Alliance weaves justice into the fabric of daily life standing firm for workers welfare and wisdom for all
Core pillars
Patrick Lancaster
Activist · Age 34
Raised in a factory town and hardened by early labour activism, Patrick Lancaster leveraged his grassroots credibility into a sharp media tactician role, fiercely guarding the party’s reputation while keeping its leadership’s interests close to his heart.
Timeline
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Draft14 September 2019
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Vote Open14 September 2019
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Vote Closed13 November 2019
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Did Not Become Law13 November 2019
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Parliament
FailedFor: 96 / 200 seats (48.0%)
Against: 134 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Alliance Of Sveria | 134 | No | We support responsible AI oversight and affordable housing, but this proposal goes too far. Heavy rent controls and excessive AI regulation risk reducing investment, innovation and long-term economic growth |
| People's Democratic Alliance Proposer | 96 | Yes | No reason given |
Union Parliament
FailedFor: 199 / 700 seats (28.4%)
Against: 277 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 224
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Alliance Of Sveria | 277 | No | We support responsible AI oversight and affordable housing, but this proposal goes too far. Heavy rent controls and excessive AI regulation risk reducing investment, innovation and long-term economic growth |
| People's Democratic Alliance Proposer | 199 | Yes | No reason given |