SECURED Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill requires websites that list short-term rentals to ask property owners if they are on a child sex offender registry. If an owner says yes, the website must put a clear warning on the listing so people can see it before they pay for a stay.
• Property owners would be legally required to tell the truth when the rental platform asks about their status. They cannot lie or give false information about being on a registry to the rental company.
• The warning on the rental listing must include a link to a government website where guests can verify the information for themselves. This is meant to help families make safer choices when picking a place to stay on vacation.
• The Federal Trade Commission and state officials would have the power to punish companies or owners who break these rules. They could face fines or legal action for failing to disclose this information properly.
• If passed, these rules would start one year after the bill becomes law. This gives rental companies time to update their websites and start asking owners for this information.

Impact Analysis

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