Relating to the authority of certain persons to obtain third-party review of plats and property development plans, permits, and similar documents, and the inspection of an improvement related to such a document.

Third-party reviewers must be employed by the regulatory authority or another political subdivision, or be licensed engineers with designated competency areas.

Third-party inspectors must be certified by the International Code Council, employed as building inspectors, or be licensed engineers with designated competency areas.

Third-party reviewers and inspectors must maintain professional liability insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence and $1 million aggregate, naming the regulatory authority and applicant as additional insureds.

Regulatory authorities must post necessary laws, rules, standards, and fee schedules on their websites or provide electronic copies within two business days of request.

Third-party reviewers and inspectors must provide notice of results to regulatory authorities within 15 days of completing their work and may be required to submit copies of their reports.

Regulatory authorities must conduct certificate of occupancy inspections within 10 days of applicant request and cannot use these inspections to affect previously approved third-party reviews.

Regulatory authorities cannot require applicants to waive their right to third-party review or to obtain additional approval for documents already approved by third parties.

Regulatory authorities may prohibit third-party reviewers or inspectors from performing future work if they repeatedly violate regulations (five or more times) or knowingly make misrepresentations.

Regulatory authorities may disapprove land development if they believe fundamental constitutional rights are being violated or if the applicant/owner is under felony investigation or investigation for violating constitutional rights.

New section defines 'Plan' to include subdivision development plans, subdivision construction plans, land development applications, and site development plans.

Regulatory authorities are not liable for third-party reviews or inspections, while third parties are liable for damages resulting from their acts or omissions.

If the Act does not receive a two-thirds vote for immediate effect, it takes effect on September 1, 2025.