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ME LD733

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Samuel Zager

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Maine State Housing Authority must submit a report by June 30, 2026 to the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development on its pilot project for rent payment history reporting to credit agencies

  • Pilot project aims to establish or improve credit ratings for low-income residential tenants through voluntary participation by landlords and tenants

  • Report must include effectiveness data on collecting and reporting rent payment histories, analysis of credit rating improvements for participating tenants, and recommended legislation to make the program permanent

  • Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development may introduce legislation based on the report to the 133rd Legislature in 2027

  • Approved by the Governor on May 29, 2025 as Resolves Chapter 40

Legislative Description

Resolve, to Require the Maine State Housing Authority to Submit a Report on the Pilot Project to Improve Access to Credit for Low-income Individuals

Housing

Last Action

FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Housing2/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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