AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- STATE OF RHODE ISLAND INTERIOR DESIGN PRACTICE ACT

HB 7842 would establish the State of Rhode Island Interior Design Practice Act, creating a regulatory framework for interior designers in the state. The bill aims to control and regulate the profession by setting standards for qualifications, ethics, and scope of practice. It directly affects interior designers practicing in Rhode Island, requiring them to meet these state-defined standards to legally offer services. The bill is currently in early stages, having been introduced and referred to the House Corporations committee on February 27, 2026.