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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION EHB 2445

HB 2445: Probate

Ending probates for profit.

Summary

  • Creates additional standards and requirements for personal representatives appointed to administer an estate under "suitable person" provisions.
  • Sets forth provisions governing agreements between a transferee for value and a beneficiary for the purchase of the beneficiary's interest in an estate.
  • Sets forth provisions governing agreements between an heir and an heir finder for the acquisition of a partial share of the heir's interest in an estate.

From the Engrossed House Bill Report (EHB 2445), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 2026
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2026
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2026
  3. Passed HouseFeb 10, 2026
  4. Passed SenateMar 6, 2026
  5. GovernorMar 24, 2026
  6. LawMar 24, 2026
Prime sponsor
Adison Richards (D-26)
Introduced
January 13, 2026 in the House
Last action
March 24, 2026
Session law
Chapter 204, Laws of 2026
Requested by
State agency
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2445, EHB 2445

AN ACT Relating to ending probates for profit;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Adison Richards (D-26)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Kristine Reeves D-30

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 10, 2026
Version voted on: EHB 2445
67 Yea 28 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57002
Republican102801
How each member voted

Yea (67)

Excused (3)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 6, 2026
Version voted on: EHB 2445
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29001
Republican18001
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 11, 2026
Version voted on: EHB 2445
66 Yea 29 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57002
Republican92901
How each member voted

Yea (66)

Excused (3)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026. (EHB 2445)
  2. Chapter 204, 2026 Laws. (EHB 2445)
  3. Governor signed. (EHB 2445)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (EHB 2445)
  5. President signed. (EHB 2445)
  6. Passed final passage; yeas, 66; nays, 29; absent, 0; excused, 3. (EHB 2445)
  7. House concurred in Senate amendments. (EHB 2445)
  8. Speaker signed. (EHB 2445)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (EHB 2445)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 2445)
  11. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 2445)
  12. Committee amendment not adopted. (EHB 2445)
  13. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (EHB 2445)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (EHB 2445)
  15. LAW - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (EHB 2445)
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (EHB 2445)
  17. First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (EHB 2445)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 67; nays, 28; absent, 0; excused, 3. (EHB 2445)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (EHB 2445)
  20. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (EHB 2445)
  21. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (EHB 2445)
  22. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (EHB 2445)
  23. CRJ - Executive action taken by committee. (EHB 2445)
  24. Minority; without recommendation. (EHB 2445)
  25. CRJ - Majority; do pass. (EHB 2445)
  26. First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary. (EHB 2445)

HB 2445 in other sessions

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