Bill > H381

This bill seeks to establish a new board of registration for commercial interior designers in Massachusetts. The key provisions include: 1. Defining the practice of "commercial interior design" and establishing requirements for individuals to use the title "Registered Commercial Interior Designer", including passing the National Council for Interior Design Qualification exam and meeting other qualifications set by the new board. 2. Creating a new Board of Registration of Commercial Interior Designers with five members, four of whom must be registered commercial interior designers with at least 10 years of experience, and one member of the general public. 3. Granting the board the authority to issue certificates of registration, require continuing education, and enforce the new regulations around the practice of commercial interior design. 4. Allowing for a provisional registration pathway for experienced interior designers who have not passed the national exam, provided they do so within three years. 5. Amending the existing Designer Selection Board to include three certified interior designers with at least 10 years of experience as members. Overall, this bill aims to establish a system of professional regulation and licensure for commercial interior designers in Massachusetts to ensure public safety and standards within the industry.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H381