MT HB225

Home inspectors must obtain a license under Title 37 (professional licensing) rather than registering under Title 39 (construction contractor registration), moving oversight to align with other Department of Labor and Industry licensing programs

License applicants must complete 40 hours of department-approved home inspection instruction, maintain membership in a national home inspection association, and carry errors and omissions insurance

Minimum errors and omissions insurance coverage increases from $100,000 to $125,000

Home inspectors must provide written reports identifying inspected systems, major visible defects, and recommendations for further evaluation; inspectors are prohibited from accepting undisclosed commissions or failing to disclose conflicts of interest

Effective January 1, 2026; repeals existing home inspector registration provisions in sections 39-9-212 and 39-9-213