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AB-2772 • 2026

Professions and vocations: interior designers: public protection.

Professions and vocations: interior designers: public protection.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Committee on Business and Professions (A) - ()
Last action
2026-04-21
Official status
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 18. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide specific details on future actions by the government after reviewing the Council's work.

Ensuring Public Safety for Interior Designers

This law makes sure that when the California Council for Interior Design Certification does its job, it prioritizes public safety.

What This Bill Does

  • Makes protecting people the top priority for the council when they give out certifications and punish bad behavior.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The California Council for Interior Design Certification

Terms To Know

certification
A special paper that shows someone is good at their job and meets certain standards.
disciplinary authority
The power to punish people who do not follow the rules.

Limits and Unknowns

  • It does not specify how the council will change its practices.
  • Unclear what actions the government might take after reviewing the Council's work.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-21 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 18. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  2. 2026-03-16 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on B. & P.

  3. 2026-02-24 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 26.

  4. 2026-02-23 California Legislative Information

    Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2772, as introduced, Committee on Business and Professions.
Professions and vocations: interior designers: public protection.
Existing law, until January 1, 2027, provides a comprehensive scheme for the certification and regulation of interior designers. Existing law establishes the California Council for Interior Design Certification (council), which is a nonprofit organization consisting of certified interior designers, as defined. Under existing law, the council carries out the responsibilities and duties set forth in the aforementioned scheme, including by issuing certifications and stamps certifying specified interior designer standards to qualified individuals. Under existing law, the procedure for stamp issuance is subject to occupational analyses and examination validation every 5 to 7 years. Under existing law, the policy for such validation is developed by the Department of Consumer Affairs.
This bill would provide that protection of the public shall be the
highest priority for the council in exercising its certification and disciplinary authority, and any other functions. The bill would also provide that when the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests, the protection of the public is paramount. The bill would make findings and declarations related to the Legislature’s intent to evaluate the California Council for Interior Design Certification.

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