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MS HB1314

Bill

Status

Failed

2/11/2021

Primary Sponsor

Sam Creekmore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows multi-disciplinary professional firms to include architects, landscape architects, interior designers, and/or engineers as long as at least one active member or stockholder holds a Mississippi architecture certificate
  • Removes the previous requirement that each active member or stockholder in partnership firms hold a certificate to practice architecture or engineering in their state of residence
  • Permits partnerships and professional corporations to use titles including "architects," "landscape architects," "interior designers," or "engineers" with requirements that member credentials be clearly designated on all business materials
  • Requires that the firm name contain at least one person registered as an architect in Mississippi, with their licensure status clearly indicated on all announcements and materials used in the state
  • Takes effect July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Architects; revise licensing laws to authorize multi-disciplinary firms with landscape architects and interior designers.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/11/2021

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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