SB 907 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of February 19, 1980 (P.L.15, No.9), entitled "An act establishing the State Real Estate Commission and providing for the licensing of real estate brokers and salesmen," in definitions, further providing for definitions and for State Real Estate Commission; in application of the act and penalties, further providing for unlawful to conduct business without license or registration certificate, for civil suits, for criminal penalties and for civil penalty; in powers and duties of the State Real Estate Commission - general, further providing for duty to issue licenses and registration certificates and for approval of schools, providing for continuing education for licensed home inspectors and further providing for administration and enforcement; in qualifications and applications for licenses and registration certificates, further providing for reputation and inactive licensee and revoked license and providing for home inspector license and home inspector-in-training registration; in duties of licensees, further providing for reciprocal licenses and for broker price opinion; making a repeal; and making an editorial change.

This bill expands Pennsylvania's existing Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act to also regulate home inspectors by creating a new State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers that will oversee both professions. The legislation establishes clear definitions for home inspections, specifying what services are included and excluded, and sets requirements for licensing home inspectors and home inspectors-in-training. Key provisions include creating a board with members from both appraisal and home inspection backgrounds, establishing rules for certification renewal, disciplinary measures, and consumer remedies for home inspection services. The bill also addresses reciprocity between states, reporting requirements for multiple certifications, and penalties for violations of the new regulations.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 8, 2025 Last action Jun 25, 2026
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MODERATE
This bill update significantly expands the regulatory scope of home inspection by adding specific exclusions for single-system inspections (like plumbing or electrical) and new categories for limited inspections of underground tanks, septic systems, and pools. It also increases the size of the State Real Estate Commission from ten to fourteen members to include more qualified home inspectors, ensuring greater representation in the oversight body.
Scope change
The bill broadens the definition of what constitutes a home inspection to include consultations and specific limited inspections (underground tanks, septic systems, pools, spas), while explicitly excluding single-system exams. It also expands the composition of the regulatory commission to include home inspectors.
DEFINITION

Added specific exclusions for single-system inspections (e.g., plumbing, electrical, roof) to clarify they do not require a full home inspector license.

Added new categories for limited inspections of underground tanks, wells, septic systems, and swimming pools/spas to the definition of home inspection.

REQUIREMENT

Increased the number of members on the State Real Estate Commission from ten to fourteen to include additional qualified home inspectors.

Added a requirement for home inspectors to maintain specific professional liability insurance coverage.

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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Amendments
1
May 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported as amended
upper
Jul 8, 2025
Committee
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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