Bill > S0360

This bill modifies several provisions related to home inspector licensing and professional requirements in Florida. It increases the required initial course of study for home inspectors from 120 to 150 hours, mandating that the expanded curriculum now include specific topics like state insurance inspections, wind mitigation, four-point inspections, roof certifications, and 8 hours dedicated to the Florida Building Code. The bill also extends the continuing education renewal period from 2 to 3 years and increases required continuing education hours from 14 to 20, with specific requirements for hurricane mitigation and building code training. Additionally, the bill updates home inspector disclosure requirements to allow providing a license number instead of a full license copy and increases the required insurance coverage from $300,000 to $500,000, now mandating both commercial general liability and errors and omissions insurance policies. Home inspectors seeking licensure by endorsement will have slightly modified qualification criteria, and the changes will take effect on July 1, 2026, giving professionals time to adapt to the new requirements.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/360