AB-2772 • 2026

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: 2026-06-03
Official status: Referred to Com. on B. P. & E.D.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary and digest do not provide details on specific evaluation methods for the council.

Ensuring Public Safety for Interior Designers

This law ensures that when the California Council for Interior Design Certification does its job, it prioritizes public safety above all else.

What This Bill Does

Makes protecting people the top priority for the council in exercising its certification and disciplinary authority.
States that if something good for interior designers might hurt people, then protecting people is more important.

Who It Names or Affects

The California Council for Interior Design Certification

Terms To Know

California Council for Interior Design Certification (council): A nonprofit organization consisting of certified interior designers that issues certifications and stamps certifying specified interior designer standards to qualified individuals.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify how the council will be evaluated.
It is unclear what changes, if any, will occur after January 1, 2027.

Bill History

2026-06-03 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on B. P. & E.D.
2026-05-27 California Legislative Information
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2026-05-26 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 78. Noes 0.)
2026-05-18 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2026-05-14 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 14).
2026-05-06 California Legislative Information
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
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.
2026-03-16 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on B. & P.
2026-02-24 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 26.
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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