Real Property - Residential Contracts of Sale - Buyer Privacy Rights

HB 13 prohibits including an individual buyer's name in single-family residential real estate contracts before the seller accepts the offer. It directly affects individual homebuyers working with real estate brokers, requiring them to sign agreements confirming they are individuals (not corporations) and intend to live in the property. The bill mandates that contracts omit buyer names until seller acceptance, while still requiring identification for deeds, mortgages, and the final contract signature. It does not apply to corporate buyers or fiduciaries and takes effect October 1, 2026. The law aims to reduce potential bias in housing decisions by preventing early access to buyer identity.