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TX HB2741
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Trey Martinez Fischer
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AI Summary
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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)
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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
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Prevents insurers from considering the absence of credit information or inability to determine credit information when underwriting or rating insurance policies
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Protects consumers from adverse actions by insurers based solely on not having a credit card account
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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