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Requires consumer reporting agencies to provide a consumer with a free credit report three times during any 12-month period upon request.

January 13, 2026

Summary

If enacted, this bill would require consumer reporting agencies to provide consumers with a free credit report three times per 12-month period upon request, expanding from the current federal requirement of one free report per year. This would affect consumers and credit reporting agencies, with indirect implications for lenders who rely on credit reports in underwriting.

Source: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1322

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It was published on January 13, 2026.

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