MI HB5960

Establishes interior designer licensure in Michigan by creating an Interior Design Board with authority to license, regulate, and enforce standards for interior designers.

Requires interior designers to obtain a license and meet qualifications including passing an examination from the Council for Interior Design Qualification or completing accredited education and experience programs; existing requirements phase in between January 1, 2026 and 4 years after the law's effective date.

Specifies that licensed interior designers can prepare interior technical submissions for interior alterations and construction projects affecting nonstructural elements, finishes, furnishings, and fixtures, but cannot modify structural systems, building envelopes, mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems, or fire safety systems.

Requires licensed interior designers to maintain a professional seal, sign and seal documents under their responsible control before submission to government agencies, complete 12 hours of continuing education annually, and display credentials as "Licensed Interior Designer."

Exempts certain activities from interior design licensure requirements, including work by decorators, kitchen/bathroom designers in nonresidential settings, and employees of architects or interior designers not in supervisory roles.