Georgia HB1305: Home Inspector Licensing Act of Georgia; enact

What the bill says

To amend Chapter 41 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to residential and commercial general contractors, so as to provide for licensure of home inspectors; to provide for reciprocity of licensure; to provide for licensure of companies performing home inspections; to provide for minimum requirements to apply for licensure; to provide for continuing education requirements; to require home inspectors to maintain insurance; to provide for standards of practice and unfair trade practices; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions…

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Chapter 41 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to residential and commercial general contractors, so as to provide for licensure of home inspectors; to provide for reciprocity of licensure; to provide for licensure of companies performing home inspections; to provide for minimum requirements to apply for licensure; to provide for continuing education requirements; to require home inspectors to maintain insurance; to provide for standards of practice and unfair trade practices; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for a legislative purpose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Home Inspector Licensing Act of Georgia." H. B. 1305 LC 62 0381 SECTION 2. The purpose of this Act is to regulate the practice of home inspection within this state by establishing minimum qualifications, education, experience, and unfair trade practices for home inspectors, thereby protecting consumers from unqualified or unethical practitioners. SECTION 3. Chapter 41 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to residential and commercial general contractors, is amended by designating Code Sections 43-41-1 through 43-41-18 as Article …

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Sponsors

• Clinton Crowe (R, 118) · primary sponsor
• Beth Camp (R, 135)
• Dale Washburn (R, 144)
• Miriam Paris (D, 142)
• Alan Powell (R, 33)

Latest actions

1. March 23, 2026: Senate Read and Referred
2. March 20, 2026: House Passed/Adopted
3. March 20, 2026: House Third Readers
4. February 24, 2026: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
5. February 18, 2026: House Second Readers
6. February 17, 2026: House First Readers
7. February 12, 2026: House Hopper

Common questions

What is HB1305?

HB1305 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Home Inspector Licensing Act of Georgia; enact.

What does HB1305 do?

In its own words: To amend Chapter 41 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to residential and commercial general contractors, so as to provide for licensure of home inspectors; to provide for reciprocity of licensure; to provide for licensure of companies performing home inspections; to provide for minimum requirements to apply for licensure; to provide for continuing education requirements; to require home inspectors to maintain insurance; to provide for standards of practice and unfair trade practices; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions…

What is the status of HB1305?

In committee as of February 24, 2026. Latest action: Senate Read and Referred (March 23, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1305?

Clinton Crowe (R, 118), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1305?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73192