Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1305: Home Inspector Licensing Act of Georgia; enact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1305 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Home Inspector Licensing Act of Georgia; enact. Primary sponsor: Clint Crowe (Republican), Beth Camp (Republican), Dale Washburn (Republican), Miriam Paris (Democratic), Alan Powell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 41 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to residential and commercial general contractors, so as to provide for licensure of home inspectors; to provide for reciprocity of licensure; to provide for licensure of companies performing home inspections; to provide for minimum requirements to apply for licensure; to provide for continuing education requirements; to require home inspectors to maintain insurance; to provide for standards of practice and unfair trade practices; to provide for exceptions; to provide for definitions; to provide for a short title; to provide for a legislative purpose; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Crowe | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 118 |
| Beth Camp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 135 |
| Dale Washburn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 144 |
| Miriam Paris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 142 |
| Alan Powell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper