SECURED Act of 2026

The SECURED Act of 2026 requires digital platforms that list short-term rentals to ask property owners if they are registered child sex offenders and to publicly display that status if the owner answers yes. Property owners who are registered offenders must respond truthfully to these requests, while platforms must provide a direct link to a public registry so guests can verify the information before booking. The Federal Trade Commission is authorized to enforce these rules as unfair business practices, and state attorneys general can also sue to stop violations or seek damages on behalf of residents. The law will not take effect until one year after it is signed into law.