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WA HB2721

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Volz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new registration system for commercial interior designers in Washington, requiring NCIDQ certification, approved education, professional experience, and a state law exam to use the title "registered commercial interior designer"

  • Limits scope of practice to interior nonstructural work including space planning, egress design, finish materials, and coordination with mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems; explicitly excludes structural modifications, building envelope changes, and engineering of building systems

  • Expands the Washington State Board for Architects from 7 to 9 members by adding 2 registered commercial interior designer positions with 6-year terms

  • Requires business entities offering commercial interior design services to register with the board and have a registered designer in a leadership role (partner, manager, or director)

  • Imposes a $6.50 fee on each registration and renewal deposited into the building code council account, with violations punishable as misdemeanors and civil penalties up to $1,000 per offense

Legislative Description

Concerning registered commercial interior designers.

Last Action

Public hearing in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM.

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Business2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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