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H 1926

An Act relative to tenant data privacy

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Steve Owens and 1 co-sponsor

H 1926 - An Act relative to tenant data privacy OverviewBill Number: H 1926 Title: An Act relative to tenant data privacyStatus: Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:

Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2
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Bill Summary · H 1926

H 1926 - An Act relative to tenant data privacy

Overview

Bill Number: H 1926
Title: An Act relative to tenant data privacy
Status: Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-2
Introduced: February 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This bill aims to establish new protections for the personal data and information of residential tenants in the state. The primary goal is to ensure that tenants have greater control over how their sensitive information is collected, used, and shared by landlords and property management companies.

Key Provisions

  • Requires landlords to obtain explicit, affirmative consent from tenants before collecting, storing, or sharing any personal data beyond basic contact information
  • Prohibits landlords from conditioning rental agreements or housing access on a tenant's willingness to share additional personal data
  • Mandates that landlords must delete a tenant's personal data within 30 days of the end of their lease agreement, unless the tenant provides ongoing consent
  • Establishes new security standards for how landlords must store and protect tenant data, including encryption requirements
  • Creates a private right of action allowing tenants to sue landlords for violations, with the possibility of statutory damages

Affected Parties and Impacts

This bill would impact all residential landlords and property management companies that operate in the state, as well as the millions of tenants who rent housing. Tenants would gain significant new privacy protections over their personal information, while landlords would face new compliance obligations and potential legal liability.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

H 1926 was introduced in the state legislature on February 27, 2025 and has been referred to the Joint Committee on Housing. A public hearing on the bill is scheduled for July 15, 2025. If passed by the committee, the bill would then proceed to a vote by the full state House and Senate. The governor would have the opportunity to sign or veto the legislation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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