MI SB0255

Creates a home inspectors board and establishes licensure requirements for home inspectors, effective 1 year after enactment.

Requires home inspector applicants to complete at least 80 credit hours of education, participate in 200 home inspections under a licensed inspector's supervision, and pass an acceptable proctored examination.

Provides a 12-month transition period allowing individuals engaged in home inspection for the prior 3 years with 200+ fee-paid inspections to obtain a license by passing the examination without meeting other standard requirements.

Mandates home inspectors provide written contracts, disclose conflicts of interest, inspect major residential systems (electrical, heating/cooling, plumbing, structure/foundation), maintain 18-month record retention, and deliver written inspection reports with specific disclaimers and limitations.

Establishes home inspector fees including $100 application processing fee, $100 annual license fee, $200 examination fee, and $20 examination review fee, with penalties including fines up to $25,000 and up to 4 years imprisonment for unlicensed practice causing serious injury or death.