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This bill advances the profession of commercial interior design by establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for commercial interior designers in Massachusetts. The legislation creates a new Board of Registration of Commercial Interior Designers within the Division of Occupational Licensure, consisting of five members appointed by the governor, including four registered commercial interior designers and one public representative. The bill defines "commercial interior design" as the design and planning of interior spaces in buildings, and establishes a certification process that requires passing the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam. Registered commercial interior designers will receive a two-year license, be required to complete continuing education, and use an official seal on their professional documents. The bill also provides a pathway for experienced interior designers to obtain provisional registration, allowing professionals with at least 10 years of full-time experience to apply for registration and have three years to pass the NCIDQ exam. Additionally, the legislation modifies existing laws to include commercial interior designers in the designer selection board and clarifies the scope of practice, ensuring that commercial interior designers can work independently on non-structural interior elements of buildings while preventing them from performing services that require architectural or engineering licenses.

Budget and Finance

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (Joint)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4354