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WV HB5091

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Lucas

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires licensed real estate brokers, associate brokers, and salespersons to enter into a written agency agreement with consumers before providing brokerage services

  • Written agreements must specify terms and conditions including any limitations on confidentiality duties and compensation terms

  • Written agency agreements must be provided by the licensee's responsible broker

  • Exempts licensees from the written agreement requirement while holding an open house

  • Amends §30-40-26 of the West Virginia Real Estate License Act by adding new subsection (b) and renumbering existing provisions

Legislative Description

Relating to duties of licensees under the West Virginia Real Estate License Act

Last Action

To Judiciary

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/9/2026
Government Organization3/5/2026
Government Administration2/6/2026
Government Organization2/3/2026

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