Summary of Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws Interpretive Rules

Updated 03/23/2026

This 2025 interpretive rule allows uniform application of Fair Credit Reporting Act principles across States, thereby preempting any State law that would contradict the FCRA rules. FCRA’s 2022 interpretive rule is withdrawn. The 2022 interpretation allowed a narrow interpretation of preemption, allowing State law to prevail over Federal rule in certain circumstances.

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