ARCHITECTS: Provides relative to the practice of architecture. (8/1/26) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

SB 291 updates Louisiana's architecture licensing laws by creating the State Board of Architectural Examiners to regulate the profession. It directly affects individual architects and architectural firms practicing in Louisiana, requiring them to obtain a license before offering services like building design, construction planning, or space coordination. Key provisions include defining the "practice of architecture" (covering design, drawings, and construction oversight), establishing licensing requirements for individuals and firms, setting up the Board's composition and authority, and outlining enforcement for violations. The bill also clarifies that nonlicensed individuals may perform certain services like feasibility studies without affecting the core regulatory framework.