An Act relative to advancing the profession of commercial interior design

HD 1251 establishes a new licensing system for commercial interior designers in Massachusetts. It creates a "Board of Registration of Commercial Interior Designers" (5 members appointed by the governor) to issue "Certificates of Registration" (valid for 2 years) to qualified individuals who pass the National Council for Interior Design Qualification exam. The bill defines "practice of commercial interior design" as preparing plans/supervising interior work without structural changes (excluding structural elements, life safety systems, or major building systems), directly affecting interior designers seeking licensure. The law also creates a "Designer Selection Board" to oversee project approvals for such designs.