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WashingtonHB 10812025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Establishing consumer protections for owners of solicited real estate.

Sponsored By: Brandy Donaghy (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

New protections for off-market property sellers

Washington law protects qualifying property sellers for purchase contracts signed on or after January 1, 2026. The buyer or their representative must actively seek to buy property that is not publicly available or listed for sale. This includes public advertising or written, electronic, or in-person contact. Neither side can have a licensed real estate broker for these protections to apply. You can choose a Washington-licensed appraiser, and the buyer pays the appraisal cost. The appraisal must be ordered within 3 business days after signing the contract, and you must notify the buyer. You can cancel without penalty or further obligation within 4 business days after receiving the appraisal. If you do not want an appraisal, you can cancel within 10 business days after signing the contract. Send written cancellation by mail, telegram, email, or delivery to the buyer’s designated business location. Notice counts when mailed, filed for telegraphic transmission, emailed, or delivered there. Contracts must explain both rights in at least 10-point boldface type and include your written acknowledgment. Violations are unfair or deceptive practices under Washington’s Consumer Protection Act. Existing rights under RCW 64.04.220 remain unchanged.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Brandy Donaghy

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • April Connors

    Republican • House

  • Cindy Ryu

    Democratic • House

  • Jamila Taylor

    Democratic • House

  • Kristine Reeves

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Fosse

    Democratic • House

  • Shelley Kloba

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 86 • No: 58

Senate vote • 4/10/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 30 • No: 19

House vote • 3/4/2025

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 56 • No: 39 • Other: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 7/27/2025.

    4/21/2025House

  2. Chapter 77, 2025 Laws.

    4/21/2025House

  3. Governor signed.

    4/21/2025legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    4/15/2025legislature

  5. President signed.

    4/14/2025legislature

  6. Speaker signed.

    4/11/2025legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    4/10/2025House

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    4/10/2025House

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    4/7/2025House

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    3/27/2025House

  11. Minority; without recommendation.

    3/26/2025House

  12. Minority; do not pass.

    3/26/2025House

  13. BFT - Majority; do pass.

    3/26/2025House

  14. First reading, referred to Business, Financial Services & Trade.

    3/6/2025House

  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 56; nays, 39; absent, 0; excused, 3.

    3/4/2025House

  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/4/2025House

  17. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    3/4/2025House

  18. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    2/28/2025House

  19. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/21/2025House

  20. CPB - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/19/2025House

  21. Minority; do not pass.

    2/19/2025House

  22. CPB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

    2/19/2025House

  23. First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business.

    1/13/2025House

  24. Introduced

    1/13/2025House

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