Missouri HB595: Modifies provisions relating to real estate transactions

What the bill says

From the enrolled text:

FIRST REGULAR SESSION [TRULYAGREED TO AND FINALLY PASSED] CONFERENCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NOS. 595 & 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 1536H.05T To repeal sections 339.780 and 441.043, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to real estate transactions. Section A. Sections 339.780 and 441.043, RSMo, are repealed and two new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 339.780 and 441.043, to read as follows: 339.780. 1. All written agreements for brokerage services on behalf of a seller, landlord, buyer, or tenant shall be entered into by the designated broker on behalf of that broker and affiliated licensees, except that the designated broker may authorize affiliated licensees in writing to enter into the written agreements on behalf of the designated broker. 2. Before engaging in any of the activities enumerated in section 339.010, a designatedbrokerintendingtoestablishalimitedagencyrelationshipwithasellerorlandlord shall enter into a written agency agreement with the party to be represented. The agreement shallincludealicensee'sdutiesandresponsibilitiesspecifiedinsection339.730andtheterms of compensation and shall specify whether an offer of subagency may be made to any other designated broker. 3. Before [or while] engaging in any acts enumerated in section 339.010, except ministerial acts defined in section 339.710, a designated broker acting as a single agent for a buyer or tenant shall enter into a written agency …

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Sponsors

• Chris Brown (R, 016) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. July 14, 2025: Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
2. July 14, 2025: Approved by Governor (G)
3. May 30, 2025: Delivered to Governor
4. May 30, 2025: Signed by President Pro Tem (S)
5. May 29, 2025: Signed by House Speaker (H)
6. May 7, 2025: Senate Message (S)
7. May 7, 2025: Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
8. May 7, 2025: Senate Adopts Conference Committee Report (S)
9. May 7, 2025: Substitute Motion Defeated
10. May 7, 2025: Substitute Motion Offered

Votes

• Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed (May 7, 2025): 23 yea, 10 nay, passed
• Senate Adopts Conference Committee Report (S) (May 7, 2025): 22 yea, 11 nay, passed
• Third Read and Passed (H) (May 5, 2025): 103 yea, 37 nay, passed
• Reported Do Pass (H) (May 5, 2025): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Adopts Conference Committee Report (H) (May 5, 2025): 102 yea, 34 nay, passed
• Reported Do Pass (H) (April 24, 2025): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB595?

HB595 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to real estate transactions.

What is the status of HB595?

Signed into law as of July 14, 2025. Latest action: Delivered to Secretary of State (G) (July 14, 2025).

Who sponsored HB595?

Chris Brown (R, 016).

Where is the official record for HB595?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB595&year=2025&code=R