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TX HB3021
Bill
Status
2/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Smithee
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AI Summary
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Insurers using credit scoring for personal property and casualty insurance must use credit reports issued no more than 90 days before a policy is issued or renewed
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Insurers must review and update an insured's credit report at least every 36 months and adjust premiums based on the updated credit score
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Written notice must be provided to insureds of any credit score or premium changes, including the update date, how the score affected premiums, and the insured's rights
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Insureds may request a policy re-rate based on current credit information once per 12-month period at renewal
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Insurers are exempt from the update requirement if the insured opts out in writing, is already in the most favorable pricing tier, or if credit scoring is not used for that policy type
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Applies to policies delivered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, with the act taking effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the use of a consumer's credit score in the underwriting or rating of certain personal lines property and casualty insurance policies.
Insurance
Last Action
Reported favorably as substituted
4/16/2025