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Committee approves 'Beckett’s Law' to ban exclusive pocket listings; roll-call shows mixed support

Consumer Protection and Business Committee · February 25, 2026

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Summary

Substitute Senate Bill 6,091, labeled 'Beckett’s Law' in an amendment, was reported out of committee with a due-pass recommendation after debate; the recorded roll-call was 13 ayes, 1 nay and 1 excused. The bill would bar brokers from marketing residential sales or leases to exclusive groups unless required to protect health or safety.

The Consumer Protection and Business Committee on Feb. 25 reported substitute Senate Bill 6,091 — described in committee as a prohibition on exclusive 'pocket listings' and with one amendment to title it "Beckett’s Law" — out of committee with a due-pass recommendation following recorded roll-call voting.

Staff summarized the bill as prohibiting real-estate brokers from marketing the sale or lease of residential real estate to an exclusive group of buyers or brokers, with a narrow exception "if it is necessary to protect the health and safety of the owner or the occupant." Representative Ryu said the bill aims to make listings available broadly rather than to "pocket listings," and urged members to support the measure.

Representative Corey said she would urge a yes vote but noted there were mixed concerns within her caucus. During questioning earlier, Representative Berry asked who "Beckett" referred to; Representative Corey said the name was intended to honor Jim Beckett, a Yakima Valley real-estate figure, and apologized for briefly mixing up bills while introducing the rationale.

The clerk conducted a roll-call vote. The roll-call record in committee shows multiple aye votes, one recorded nay (Representative Dufo voting "nay without recommendation") and Representative Hackney excused. Staff announced a total of 13 ayes, 1 nay and 1 excused; the committee reported SB 6,091 out with a due-pass recommendation.

Why it matters: Supporters said the bill increases transparency in residential real-estate marketing and helps ensure broader access to housing opportunities. Opponents or hesitant members expressed concerns about state intrusion into market practices and some localized exceptions.

What happens next: SB 6,091 will be transmitted with the committee's due-pass recommendation.