SB 1309: Real estate brokers and salespersons; duties, licensees engaged by buyers.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Real estate brokers and salespersons; licensees engaged by buyers. Repeals the provision providing that, notwithstanding any other provision of law requiring written brokerage agreements or governing the duties of licensees, nothing shall be construed to require that a written agreement between a licensee and a prospective buyer or tenant be executed prior to the licensee's showing properties to the prospective buyer. The bill also provides that a licensee engaged by a seller or landlord shall not be required to show property to a prospective buyer when such showing is conducted pursuant to and in accordance with a brokerage agreement entered into with a seller or landlord client. This bill is identical to HB 1684.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 24, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0495)
2. March 24, 2025Approved by Governor-Chapter 495 (Effective 07/01/25)
3. February 20, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
4. February 20, 2025Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on February 20, 2025(
5. February 16, 2025Signed by President
6. February 13, 2025Signed by Speaker
7. February 13, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1309)
8. February 13, 2025Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1309ER)
9. February 13, 2025Enrolled
10. February 11, 2025Passed House (94-Y 0-N)
11. February 11, 2025Read third time
12. February 10, 2025Read second time

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