An Act amending the act of July 10, 1990 (P.L.404, No.98), known as the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act, further providing for title of act, for definitions, for State Board of Certified Real 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.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's laws to formally include home inspectors under the State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers, expanding the board's oversight beyond just real estate appraisers. It establishes clear definitions for home inspections, specifying that they are visual examinations of a home's systems and components to identify material defects, while explicitly excluding specialized inspections like those for radon, septic systems, or environmental hazards. The legislation creates a new category of "qualified home inspectors" on the state board and sets out requirements for licensing, renewal, and disciplinary actions for both appraisers and home inspectors. Additionally, it introduces specific protections for consumers, including remedies for issues with home inspection contracts and reports, and clarifies the legal responsibilities of home inspectors and their clients.