Citizen Portal
Sign In

Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!

Senate codifies home-inspection standards, creates civil remedy for negligent reports

Utah State Senate · February 18, 2003
AI-Generated Content: All content on this page was generated by AI to highlight key points from the meeting. For complete details and context, we recommend watching the full video. so we can fix them.

Summary

The Senate passed a first-substitute to SSB62 to codify American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) standards into Utah code, establishing standardized reporting and a civil remedy for negligent inspections while avoiding licensure or board creation.

The Senate moved a first substitute to SSB62, a bill sponsored by Senator Julander to set a state standard for home-inspection practice by incorporating ASHI guidance into statute and creating a civil remedy for consumers who receive negligent inspections. The sponsor said the measure does not set up licensure, fees, or a regulatory board; rather, it standardizes what an inspection should include and offers…

Already have an account? Log in

Subscribe to keep reading

Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.

  • Unlimited articles
  • AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
  • Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
  • Follow topics and more locations
  • 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
30-day money-back on paid plans