Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 458: "Home Inspector Licensing Act of Georgia"; enact
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 458 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Home Inspector Licensing Act of Georgia"; enact. Primary sponsor: Russ Goodman (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Emanuel Jones (Democratic), David Lucas (Democratic), Lee Anderson (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Gail Davenport (Democratic), Tonya Anderson (Democratic), Max Burns (Republican), RaShaun Kemp (Democratic), Sonya Halpern (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): House Passed/Adopted 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 6 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Bo Hatchett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Emanuel Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| David Lucas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Billy Hickman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Chuck Hufstetler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 52 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Gail Davenport | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Tonya Anderson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| RaShaun Kemp | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Sonya Halpern | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
“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 Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- Senate Third Read
- Senate Taken from Table
- Senate Tabled
- Senate Read Second Time
- Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- Senate Read and Referred
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