The proposed bill amends chapter 436 of Missouri law by introducing a new section, 436.346, which establishes regulations for third-party home inspections. It defines key terms such as "conflict of interest," "home inspection," "home inspection report," "political subdivision," "residential unit," and "third-party home inspector." A significant provision of the bill prohibits third-party home inspectors from conducting inspections if they have a conflict of interest, ensuring impartiality in the inspection process. Additionally, the bill mandates that third-party home inspectors disclose the specific building code standards used during inspections in their reports. These standards must align with those adopted by the relevant political subdivision. Inspectors are required to include a statement in their reports indicating whether any deficiencies in compliance with the applicable building codes were found, and if so, they must list all identified deficiencies. This aims to enhance transparency and accountability in home inspections across Missouri.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (6255H.01): 436.346