SB907

Amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P.L.15, No.9), entitled "An act establishing the State Real Estate Commission and providing for the licensing of real estate brokers and salesmen," in definitions, further providing for definitions and for State Real Estate Commission; in application of the act and penalties, further providing for unlawful to conduct business without license or registration certificate, for civil suits, for criminal penalties and for civil penalty; in powers and duties of the State Real Estate Commission - general, further providing for duty to issue licenses and registration certificates and for approval of schools, providing for continuing education for licensed home inspectors and further providing for administration and enforcement; in qualifications and applications for licenses and registration certificates, further providing for reputation and inactive licensee and revoked license and providing for home inspector license and home inspector-in-training registration; in duties of licensees, further providing for reciprocal licenses and for broker price opinion; making a repeal; and making an editorial change.

Introduced·7/8/25

Pennsylvania SB907 amends real estate licensing laws to establish licensing for home inspectors.

Pennsylvania SB907 amends the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act to establish licensing for home inspectors. The bill creates the State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers, which will oversee the licensing of home inspectors. It defines qualifications for home inspectors, including education, experience, and insurance requirements. The bill also outlines disciplinary actions for violations, such as suspension or revocation of licenses. Home inspectors must maintain professional liability insurance and complete continuing education.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

13 Yea

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1 Nay

R

Calendar

May 6

10:45 AM

Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure (s) Hearing

History

Jun 25

Senate

Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

May 6

Senate

Reported as amended

May 6

Senate

First consideration