Relates to requirements when landlords offer tenants the option of rent reporting
This bill establishes rules for landlords who choose to report tenant rental payments to credit bureaus to help improve a tenant's credit score. It requires landlords to provide clear written notices about reporting options at the start of a lease and annually, ensuring tenants understand that reporting positive payments is voluntary and knowing how to opt out. If a landlord reports negative information like late payments, they must notify the tenant within thirty days and explain their rights to dispute the data. Additionally, the bill sets limits on fees landlords can charge for this service and clarifies that unpaid fees cannot be used as grounds to evict a tenant or deduct from their security deposit.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced May 15, 2026
Last action May 19, 2026
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to shift its focus from a general requirement for landlords to obtain tenant authorization before reporting any rental data to a specific mandate prohibiting the reporting of negative information (late or missed payments) without prior notice. Additionally, the bill now explicitly creates a separate, distinct process for landlords to offer tenants the option of having only positive rental payment history reported to credit agencies.
Scope change
The bill's scope was narrowed regarding negative reporting (now prohibited without notice) and expanded to include a new, specific provision for positive reporting options.
REQUIREMENT
Added a prohibition on landlords reporting negative rental payment information (late or missed payments) to credit agencies unless they first provided specific notice to the tenant in the lease.
Added a new, separate provision specifically governing the option for landlords to report only positive rental payment information to credit agencies.
Modified the definition of 'nationwide consumer reporting agency' to include agencies that resell data to major nationwide agencies, broadening the scope of entities covered.
Changed the required notice language for reporting from a general statement about optional reporting to a specific, standardized statement warning tenants about potential credit report impacts.
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May 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 10477A
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May 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
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May 15, 2026
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REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Cordell Cleare
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