Bill > S2620

This bill advances the profession of commercial interior design by creating a new regulatory framework for commercial interior designers in Massachusetts. It establishes a Board of Registration of Commercial Interior Designers within the Division of Occupational Licensure, consisting of 5 members appointed by the governor, including 4 registered commercial interior designers with at least 10 years of experience and 1 public representative. The bill defines "commercial interior design" as the design and planning of interior spaces in buildings, and establishes a certification process requiring passage of the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) exam. Registered commercial interior designers will be required to obtain a two-year license, complete continuing education, and use an official seal on their professional documents. The legislation provides a pathway for experienced interior designers to obtain provisional registration, allows for disciplinary actions against practitioners who violate regulations, and creates a roster of registered commercial interior designers that will be publicly available. The bill also modifies the existing Designer Selection Board to include representation from commercial interior design professionals and sets clear guidelines for professional practice, including restrictions on using the title "registered commercial interior designer" and defining the scope of permissible design work.

Budget and Finance

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (Joint)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2620