H 4354
An Act relative to advancing the profession of commercial interior design
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Bill overview
This bill updates the regulations governing commercial interior design in Massachusetts. It clarifies the definition of ‘Commercial Interior Designer,’ establishes a designer selection board to oversee licensing and regulation, and creates a board of registration for commercial interior designers. The bill also includes provisions for continuing education, registration renewal, and the recognition of experienced designers.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘Commercial Interior Designer’ and ‘Registered Commercial Interior Designer’ with requirements related to education, experience, and registration of key personnel.
- Establishes a ‘Designer Selection Board’ within the Executive Office for Administration and Finance to oversee the licensing process.
- Creates a ‘Board of Registration of Commercial Interior Designers’ to regulate the profession.
- Requires commercial interior designers to demonstrate competence through a nationally-recognized certification.
- Includes provisions for continuing education requirements for registered designers.
- Details the process for applying for and renewing commercial interior designer registration.
- Establishes a process for recognizing experienced designers as ‘Commercial Interior Designer Emeritus’.
- Addresses the scope of practice, clarifying that registered designers cannot alter a building’s occupancy classification or primary building systems.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Cosponsors
Christine P. Barber
Mary S. Keefe
Natalie M. Higgins
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Bill H.4354 194th (Current)
An Act relative to advancing the profession of commercial interior design
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Sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4354
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/7/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 8/7/2025 | House | New draft of H324 |
| 8/7/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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