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WA HB2512
WA HB2512Prohibiting real estate brokers from marketing residential properties to an exclusive group of prospective buyers or real estate brokers.
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to prohibiting real estate brokers from marketing 2 residential properties to an exclusive group of prospective buyers or 3 real estate brokers, unless the residential property is also 4 concurrently marketed to the general public and other real estate 5 brokers, except as reasonably necessary to protect the health or 6 safety of the owner or occupant; amending RCW 18.86.031, 18.86.120, 7 and 49.60.222; and adding a new section to chapter 18.86 RCW. 8
AI Summary
This bill prohibits real estate brokers from marketing residential properties to an exclusive group of potential buyers or other brokers, meaning that properties must be advertised to the general public and all other brokers simultaneously, unless there's a justifiable reason related to the health or safety of the owner or occupant. The bill amends existing laws to reflect this new requirement, ensuring that such exclusive marketing practices are considered a violation of real estate brokerage laws and are also classified as an unfair practice under anti-discrimination statutes. This aims to promote broader access to residential property listings and prevent discriminatory or preferential treatment in the real estate market.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (8)
Strom Peterson (D)*,
Andrew Barkis (R),
April Connors (R),
Natasha Hill (D),
Shelley Kloba (D),
Mari Leavitt (D),
Kristine Reeves (D),
Larry Springer (D),
Last Action
House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business Executive Session (13:30:00 2/3/2026 House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business) (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2512&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 2512 HB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=76703 |
| Fiscal Note - 2512 HB (Partial) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=76667 |
| Fiscal Note - 2512 HB (Partial) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75822 |
| House bill analysis 2026 | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2512%20HBA%20CPB%2026.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2512.pdf |
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