Bill > HB2141

This bill establishes a voluntary registration system for commercial interior designers in Oregon, creating a new professional category within the State Board of Architect Examiners. The bill defines commercial interior design as the art and science of designing interior spaces for public or commercial use, including planning, developing concepts, and preparing technical submissions. The legislation expands the State Board of Architect Examiners from seven to eleven members, adding three registered commercial interior designers to the board. Registered commercial interior designers will be able to obtain a professional stamp and submit technical submissions for building permits within their designated scope of practice, similar to architects. The bill outlines specific requirements for registration, including education, examination, and continuing education standards, and provides for a two-year registration period. The new provisions will become operative on July 1, 2026, allowing time for the board to develop rules and procedures. The bill also establishes penalties for falsely representing oneself as a registered commercial interior designer and provides a transitional provision for initial board appointments. Ultimately, this legislation aims to recognize and regulate commercial interior design as a distinct professional practice in Oregon.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2141