HB65 Directing landlords to offer tenants the option of reporting rental payments to consumer reporting agencies.
Directing landlords to offer tenants the option of reporting rental payments to consumer reporting agencies.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Better credit scores from rent reporting could save tenants thousands in lower interest rates on future loans and mortgages.
Your Community
Helps renters build credit and transition to homeownership, strengthening community stability.
Your Freedom
Gives tenants a new option to build their financial standing, though adds a requirement on landlords.
Status
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 73
Sponsor
Loren Selig (D)
The Short Version
Would require landlords to offer tenants the option to have rent payments reported to credit bureaus. Helps renters build credit history through on-time rent payments. Referred to interim study.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Renters with limited credit history
- ▲ Young adults and first-time homebuyers
- ▲ Low-income residents building credit
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Landlords facing administrative burden of credit reporting
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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