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TX HB2741

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Trey Martinez Fischer

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits insurers from using credit information, credit reports, or credit scores to underwrite, cancel, nonrenew, or refuse to issue personal insurance policies (such as auto and homeowners insurance)

  • Bans insurers from charging higher premiums, assigning rating tiers, providing or removing discounts, or requiring specific payment plans based on an applicant's credit information

  • Prevents insurers from considering the absence of credit information or inability to determine credit information when underwriting or rating insurance policies

  • Protects consumers from adverse actions by insurers based solely on not having a credit card account

  • Applies to personal insurance policies delivered, issued, renewed, or applied for on or after January 1, 2026, with the act taking effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to prohibiting the use of credit scoring in certain lines of personal insurance.

Insurance

Last Action

Left pending in committee

4/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Insurance3/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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