SB691Introduced in the Senate
Real Property - Termination of Residential Real Estate Contracts - Contingency Clauses
Introduced by Mike McKay, District 1
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering the definition of "contingency clause" as the term applies to the circumstances under which a residential real estate contract may be terminated by a purchaser; and altering the time period within which a holder of trust money must distribute trust money to a purchaser.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 716
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 8, 2026
129
Yes
0
No
12
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (42-0)
Referred Economic Matters
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (129-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 716
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