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PA SB907
Bill
Status
7/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Frank Farry
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AI Summary
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Establishes mandatory state licensure for home inspectors in Pennsylvania, requiring completion of 80 hours of board-approved instruction, 50 mentored inspections under a licensed inspector, and passage of a psychometrically valid licensing examination
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Expands the State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers from 10 to 14 members, adding two qualified home inspectors and adjusting composition to include eight state-certified real estate appraisers, two certified Pennsylvania evaluators, two home inspectors, and two public members
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Requires licensed home inspectors to maintain professional liability insurance of at least $250,000 per occurrence and $500,000 aggregate, with deductibles capped at $15,000
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Mandates 32 hours of continuing education every two years for license renewal, including 3 hours specifically on manufactured and modular home standards and installation
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Prohibits home inspectors from performing repairs on properties they inspected within the preceding 12 months and from accepting fees contingent on inspection conclusions or transaction closings, with violations deemed unfair trade practices under consumer protection law
Legislative Description
Further providing for title of act, for definitions, for State Board of Certified Rea l Estate Appraisers, for powers and duties of board and for application and qualifications; providing for application and qualifications of home inspectors and home inspectors-in-training and for conduct of home inspection; further providing for reciprocity, for certification renewal, licensure renewal and records, for disciplinary and corrective measures, for reinstatement of certificate or license, for reporting of multiple certification, for surrender of suspended or revoked certificate or license, for penalties and for injunctive relief; providing for remedies for home inspection services consumers, for home inspection contracts and for home inspection reports; and making a repeal.
Last Action
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
7/8/2025