State Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies, and Home Inspectors - Sunset Extension and Report

SB 209 extends the operation of Maryland's State Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies, and Home Inspectors until July 1, 2031, instead of its original 2026 sunset date. It requires the Maryland Department of Labor to submit a report to the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee by July 1, 2028, detailing the Commission's activities and effectiveness. The bill does not change the Commission's regulatory authority but continues its existence and mandates a formal review. This directly affects the Commission, the Department of Labor, and professionals regulated under this commission (appraisers, appraisal management companies, and home inspectors). The bill is procedural, focusing on extension and reporting rather than new regulations.