Requiring examination and licensure of home inspectors in the same manner as general contractors and providing that home inspectors obtain liability insurance coverage as required for general contractors.

HB 2709 requires home inspectors in Kansas to obtain a license and carry liability insurance in the same way as general contractors. It applies to individuals conducting non-invasive visual inspections of single-family homes (up to four units), excluding specialized checks like pest inspections or air quality tests. The bill mandates that cities and counties use existing contractor licensing exams (with a 75% passing score) and fees, and that home inspectors must hold the same liability insurance as contractors. This directly affects current home inspectors who must now comply with these standards to legally practice.