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HB 78

State Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies, and Home Inspectors - Sunset Extension and Report

2025 Regular Session

Maryland bill extends regulatory authority of State Commission overseeing real estate appraisers, management companies, and home inspectors, requiring operational effectiveness reporting.

Senate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Hayes, Gile and Mautz)
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Bill Summary · HB 78

Legislative bill overview

HB 78 extends the sunset date for Maryland's State Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies, and Home Inspectors, allowing the regulatory body to continue operating beyond its scheduled termination. The bill also requires the Commission to submit a report on its operations and effectiveness.

Why is this important

The Commission regulates professionals in the real estate valuation and inspection industry, protecting consumers from unqualified practitioners and maintaining standards in property transactions. Without a sunset extension, the agency would cease operations, eliminating oversight of appraisers, management companies, and home inspectors in Maryland.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of regulatory authority: Disagreement over whether current Commission powers adequately protect consumers or unnecessarily burden industry practitioners
  • Reporting requirements: Disputes over what metrics and data the Commission should include in its effectiveness report and how rigorous that assessment should be
  • Duration of extension: Conflict between House and Senate versions regarding how long the extension should last before the next sunset review occurs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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