Washington SB6091: Real estate/exclusive market

What the bill says

An act Relating to prohibiting real estate brokers from marketing residential properties to an exclusive group of prospective buyers or real estate brokers, unless the residential property is also concurrently marketed to the general public and other real estate brokers, except as reasonably necessary to protect the health or safety of the owner or occupant; amending RCW 18.86.031 and 18.86.120; and adding a new section to chapter 18.86 RCW. NEW SECTION.

From the enrolled text:

AN ACT Relating to prohibiting real estate brokers from marketing residential properties to an exclusive group of prospective buyers or real estate brokers, unless the residential property is also concurrently marketed to the general public and other real estate brokers, except as reasonably necessary to protect the health or safety of the owner or occupant; amending RCW 18.86.031 and 18.86.120; and adding a new section to chapter 18.86 RCW. NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 18.86 RCW to read as follows: A broker may not market the sale or lease of residential real estate to a limited or exclusive group of prospective buyers or brokers, or any combination thereof, unless the real estate is concurrently marketed to the general public and all other brokers, except as reasonably necessary to protect the health or safety of the owner or occupant. Marketing to the general public does not require an owner to allow access onto the residential real estate or into the residence. Sec. 2. RCW 18.86.031 and 2013 c 58 s 4 are each amended to read as follows: A violation of either RCW 18.86.030 or section 1 of this act is a violation of RCW 18.85.361. Sec. 3. RCW 18.86.120 and 2023 c 318 s 11 are each amended to read as follows: The pamphlet …

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Sponsors

• Marko Liias (D) · primary sponsor
• Chris Gildon (R)
• Jessica Bateman (D)
• Emily Alvarado (D, 34)
• John Braun (R)
• Mike Chapman (D)
• Robert Hasegawa (D)
• Liz Lovelett (D)
• John Lovick (D)
• Drew MacEwen (R)
• T'wina Nobles (D)
• Marcus Riccelli (D)

Latest actions

1. March 16, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026.
2. March 16, 2026: Chapter 57, 2026 Laws.
3. March 16, 2026: Governor signed.
4. March 10, 2026: Delivered to Governor.
5. March 5, 2026: Speaker signed.
6. March 4, 2026: President signed.
7. March 3, 2026: Third reading, passed; yeas, 92; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 5.
8. March 3, 2026: Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
9. March 2, 2026: Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
10. February 25, 2026: Referred to Rules 2 Review.

Votes

• 3rd Reading & Final Passage (March 3, 2026): 92 yea, 1 nay, passed
• House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business: Do pass (February 25, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
• 3rd Reading & Final Passage (February 10, 2026): 49 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Committee on Housing: That Substitute Senate Bill No. 6091 be substituted therefor, and the substitute bill do pass (January 30, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB6091?

SB6091 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Real estate/exclusive market.

What does SB6091 do?

In its own words: An act Relating to prohibiting real estate brokers from marketing residential properties to an exclusive group of prospective buyers or real estate brokers, unless the residential property is also concurrently marketed to the general public and other real estate brokers, except as reasonably necessary to protect the health or safety of the owner or occupant; amending RCW 18.86.031 and 18.86.120; and adding a new section to chapter 18.86 RCW. NEW SECTION.

What is the status of SB6091?

Signed into law as of March 16, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 6/11/2026. (March 16, 2026).

Who sponsored SB6091?

Marko Liias (D), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB6091?

On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6091&Year=2025