HB 2624 Washington House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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

HB 2624 clarifies consumer protections for homeowners receiving unsolicited real estate offers. It requires buyers to provide homeowners with a right to a paid appraisal (ordered within 3 business days) and a 4-day cancellation window after receiving the appraisal, or a 10-day cancellation option without an appraisal. The bill specifically excludes government agencies (like cities or counties) and nonprofit land conservancies from these requirements, as they operate under different legal standards. Homeowners must be informed of these rights in bold text within the purchase contract. This bill applies to unsolicited offers made through advertising or direct contact, not involving licensed real estate brokers.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Signed Mar 24, 2026

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Bill → Passed Legislature · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill added a formal certification of enrollment page to document its passage by the House and Senate. The most significant policy change restructured an exemption clause regarding public entities and nonprofits. Previously, these groups were broadly excluded from the bill's restrictions. Now, the exemption is split into two specific categories: one for public entities buying for transportation purposes, and another for public entities, tribes, and nonprofits buying for public benefits, which now requires an appraisal before the transaction closes.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed for public entities and nonprofits. While they remain exempt from the restrictions, the exemption for general public benefits now includes a new requirement for an appraisal prior to closing, whereas the exemption for transportation purposes remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Added a formal Certification of Enrollment page to document the bill's passage by the House and Senate with vote counts.

ELIGIBILITY

Restructured the exemption for public entities and nonprofits from a single broad exclusion into two distinct categories with different conditions.

REQUIREMENT

Added a specific requirement that public entities, Indian tribes, and nonprofits acquiring real property for public benefits must obtain an appraisal before the transaction closes to qualify for the exemption.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 5, 2026 · House Mar 11, 2026

How they voted

32–18

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 51

Mar 5, 2026

D Democratic31

31 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican20

1 Yea 18 Nay 1

90% Nay

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Mar 24, 2026

Signed into law

Governor signed.

executive

Mar 12, 2026

Upper · Passed

President signed.

upper

Mar 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Speaker signed.

lower

Mar 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed final passage; yeas, 59; nays, 37; absent, 0; excused, 2.

lower

Mar 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

House concurred in Senate amendments.

lower

Mar 5, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments.

upper

Mar 5, 2026

Senate · Passed

Senate Vote: pass (32-18-1)

senate

Feb 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Minority; without recommendation.

upper

Feb 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

BTE - Majority; do pass with amendment(s).

upper

Feb 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Business, Trade & Economic Development at 4:00 PM.

upper

Feb 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on Business, Trade & Economic Development at 8:00 AM.

upper

Feb 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Business, Trade & Economic Development at 8:00 AM.

upper

Feb 4, 2026

Committee

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

lower

Feb 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

Minority; do not pass.

lower

Feb 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

Minority; without recommendation.

lower

Feb 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

CPB - Majority; do pass.

lower

Feb 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

Executive action taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM.

lower

Jan 28, 2026

Lower · Passed

Public hearing in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM.

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors