A communication from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (see Section 107 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting a report relative to the feasibility and efficacy of using licensed third-party inspectors to conduct inspections

HD 5626 is a procedural bill requesting the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to submit a report evaluating the feasibility and effectiveness of using licensed third-party inspectors for building code compliance under the Massachusetts Building Code (CMR). This bill does not change current inspection procedures but asks for an assessment of potential alternatives to state-employed inspectors. The report would examine whether third-party inspections could be implemented effectively. The bill was placed on file on February 12, 2026.