The bill amends several sections of the Florida Statutes related to home inspectors, specifically focusing on examination, disclosure, and insurance requirements. It increases the required course of study for home inspectors from 120 hours to 200 hours, ensuring that the curriculum includes additional topics such as state insurance inspections, wind mitigation, and report writing, with specific hour requirements for the Florida Building Code and practical components. Additionally, it modifies the disclosure requirements by stating that home inspectors must provide their license or license number and a written disclosure of the inspection's scope and exclusions before starting an inspection.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that home inspectors maintain both a commercial general liability insurance policy and an errors and omissions insurance policy, each with a minimum coverage of $300,000. It also makes a conforming change regarding the insurance policies required for licensure by endorsement, ensuring that applicants maintain the necessary insurance as stipulated. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 1251 Filed: 468.8313, 468.8321, 468.8322, 468.8314