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Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate2026-05-04

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Plain Language Summary

This bill creates a system for certified private construction inspectors to conduct building inspections when local inspection departments fail to inspect within 10 business days or miss an agreed-upon deadline. It establishes qualification standards, registration requirements, and procedures for private inspectors while preserving local government oversight of zoning, utilities, and fire safety systems.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this bill addresses inspection delays that slow construction projects and increase costs for builders and property owners.
• •By allowing qualified private inspectors when local departments are backlogged, the bill reduces project timelines while maintaining code compliance through certification requirements and conflict-of-interest protections.
• •The bill also includes fee credits when inspections are performed privately, protecting consumers from paying twice.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may worry that private inspectors could have conflicts of interest despite the bill's safeguards, potentially approving substandard work to maintain client relationships.
• •They may also argue that this shifts costs to private citizens rather than addressing local government funding issues, and that private inspectors may have less accountability than government employees.
• •Some may be concerned about reduced local control over building standards and enforcement.