Bill > SB0187

This bill, effective July 1, 2026, requires housing authorities in Utah, specifically those created by a city of the first class and that own rental units, to offer renters the option to have their rent payments reported to nationwide consumer reporting agencies, which are companies that compile and maintain consumer credit information. This "rent reporting" service, which is optional for renters, will be provided by a designated nationwide consumer reporting agency, and the housing authority can charge a fee to cover its actual costs. Renters will receive a written "offer of rent reporting" detailing the terms, including how to enroll or unenroll at any time, and that opting out or failing to pay the fee will result in a six-month waiting period before they can reenroll. Importantly, if a renter fails to pay the rent reporting fee, the housing authority can stop reporting their payments but cannot penalize them or use it as grounds for eviction. The bill also establishes a repeal date for these renter credit reporting provisions, setting them to expire on December 31, 2027.

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https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/SB0187.html