WashingtonHB 26242025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Clarifying consumer protections regarding unsolicited real estate transactions for public purposes or by nonprofit land conservancies.

Sponsored By: Brandy Donaghy (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Homeowners get rights in unsolicited offers

Beginning January 1, 2026, if a buyer solicits your unlisted property and you sign a contract, you get new rights. You can get an appraisal by a state‑licensed appraiser you choose; the buyer pays. The appraisal must be ordered within three business days after signing, and you must tell the buyer. You can cancel without penalty within four business days after you receive the appraisal. If you skip the appraisal, you can cancel within 10 business days after signing. To cancel, send written notice by mail, telegram, email, or delivery; it counts when sent as the law says. The contract must show these rights in at least 10‑point bold type, and violations are enforceable under the Consumer Protection Act.

When these rights do not apply

Beginning January 1, 2026, these protections do not apply in some deals. They do not apply if the buyer or seller is represented by a licensed real estate broker. They do not apply when a public entity buys land for transportation. They also do not apply when a public entity, a federally recognized tribe, or a nonprofit nature conservancy buys for a public benefit and an appraisal was done before closing.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Brandy Donaghy
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Mary Fosse
Democratic • House
Shaun Scott
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 146 • No: 93

House vote • 3/11/2026

Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Yes: 59 • No: 37 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Yes: 30 • No: 18

House vote • 2/11/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 57 • No: 38 • Other: 3

Actions Timeline

Effective date 6/11/2026.
3/24/2026House
Chapter 198, 2026 Laws.
3/24/2026House
Governor signed.
3/24/2026legislature
Speaker signed.
3/12/2026legislature
President signed.
3/12/2026legislature
Delivered to Governor.
3/12/2026legislature
Passed final passage; yeas, 59; nays, 37; absent, 0; excused, 2.
3/11/2026House
House concurred in Senate amendments.
3/11/2026House
Third reading, passed; yeas, 30; nays, 18; absent, 1; excused, 0.
3/5/2026House
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
3/5/2026House
Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.
3/5/2026House
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
3/3/2026House
Minority; without recommendation.
2/25/2026House
BTE - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).
2/25/2026House
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
2/25/2026House
First reading, referred to Business, Trade & Economic Development.
2/13/2026House
Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 3.
2/11/2026House
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
2/11/2026House
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
2/10/2026House
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
2/4/2026House
CPB - Executive action taken by committee.
2/3/2026House
Minority; do not pass.
2/3/2026House
Minority; without recommendation.
2/3/2026House
CPB - Majority; do pass.
2/3/2026House
First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business.
1/22/2026House

Bill Text

Session Law
3/31/2026
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Bill as Passed Legislature
3/12/2026
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Original Bill
1/22/2026
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