H7563

Provides property owners to hire licensed third-party to review development documents and performs building inspections.

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Allows property owners to hire licensed third-party professionals for development document reviews and building inspections.

This bill, known as The Development Review Efficiency Act, allows property owners or their contractors to hire licensed third-party professionals to review development documents and perform building inspections. It establishes standards, timelines, fee reductions, and appeal rights to streamline permitting and inspections and improve efficiency in the development review process. Independent providers must meet specific qualifications and insurance requirements. The bill also sets limits on regulatory authorities and outlines procedures for audits, appeals, and fee reductions.

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Where it stands

Current
Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 17

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Hearing

Feb 26

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Hearing

History

Mar 17

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 13

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)

Feb 25

House

Committee postponed at request of sponsor (02/26/2026)