[Legislativecommittee1] Review of SB 6091 HB 2445

Thu Jan 15 08:04:54 PST 2026

Senate Bill 6091

I recommend taking a neutral stance and monitoring the Bill.
 SB 6091 (2026) is part of Washington's continued effort to refine transparency and fairness in real estate brokerage and housing discrimination laws. While much of the bill updates formatting and disclosure standards, it also codifies some meaningful shifts in how brokers operate and how property transactions are conducted.

*                    Title insurers may need to strengthen internal protocols to avoid any appearance of discrimination in title or escrow services under RCW 49.60.222(1)(j).

House Bill 2445

This Bill will benefit our industry by adding guardrails to the appointment of Personal Representatives. I'm sure that it resulted from high-profile cases as the one noted in the article linked below.
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I recommend taking a neutral stance and monitoring the Bill.
Washington HB 2445 is a broad "ending probates for profit" bill aimed at preventing third-party profiteering from estates and tightening controls on personal representatives; it creates meaningful consumer protections but also adds complexity, timelines, and potential friction points that will matter to both consumers and title insurers.

*                    The bill is aimed squarely at schemes where a "professional" PR takes over a stranger's estate, sells dozens of properties, and leaves heirs with little or nothing; those schemes produce messy title histories and later litigation.

Chris Rollins
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Associate Senior Underwriter
(425) 417-5662  mobile
Chris.rollins at stewart.com<mailto:Chris.rollins at stewart.com>

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From: Legislativecommittee1 <legislativecommittee1-bounces at washingtonlandtitle.com> On Behalf Of Maureen Pfaff
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 1:04 PM
To: '1 WLTA Legislative Committee' <legislativecommittee1 at washingtonlandtitle.com>
Subject: [External] [Legislativecommittee1] 8 bills that need reviews

HB 2304
Condominium warranties
HB 2375
Real estate disclosure form
HB 2419
Concerning participation in the address confidentiality program by administrative law judges and staff employed by the office of administrative hearings
SB 6133
Concerning participation in the address confidentiality program by administrative law judges and staff employed by the office of administrative hearings
HB 2487
Concerning taxes imposed on insurers operating within the state
SB 6104
Protecting agriculture
SB 6091
Prohibiting real estate brokers from marketing residential properties to an exclusive group of prospective buyers or real estate brokers
HB 2445
Ending probates for profit

Maureen

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