ARCHITECTS – Amends existing law to provide for certified interior designers to be able to sign and seal certain technical submissions and to make such submissions to state or local governmental entities.

This Idaho bill (H 616) allows certified interior designers to legally sign and seal certain technical submissions for interior construction or alteration projects, such as space planning, finishes, and nonstructural elements. It directly affects certified interior designers who meet specific qualifications (passing a certification exam and maintaining active certification) and must carry professional liability insurance. Key provisions limit their authority to nonstructural work (e.g., partitions, ceilings, lighting) while excluding structural changes, building envelopes, life safety systems, or modifications affecting building occupancy. Local governments must process these filings identically to architect submissions. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.