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House passes bill to allow private building inspectors after debate over liability and city rights
Summary
Second substitute HB 293 was approved 48–21 after extended debate over a 48‑hour city ‘first right of refusal,’ liability, insurance requirements, and zoning oversight. Sponsor Douglas Agard said the measure addresses inspection delays and homeowner choice.
Representative Douglas Agard introduced second substitute House Bill 293, which the sponsor said aims to address two recurring problems in construction inspections: long scheduling delays that add weeks to projects and inconsistent enforcement by municipal inspectors. "This bill addresses two issues: inspection delays that can add weeks to construction and the perceived heavy-handedness of some inspectors," Agard said on the floor.
Under the approved substitute, private building inspectors who are state-licensed and certified would be allowed to perform certain inspections when local jurisdictions cannot meet statutory timelines. Sponsors…
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