Concerning registered commercial interior designers.
HB 2721 establishes a regulatory framework for registered commercial interior designers in Washington State. It creates a new Washington State Board for Architects and Registered Commercial Interior Designers to oversee registration, defines "registered commercial interior design" as the practice of planning and managing nonstructural interior projects (like partitions, finishes, and non-load-bearing elements), and requires designers to meet board standards. The bill directly affects professionals performing commercial interior work that doesn't impact a building's structural systems, such as office renovations or retail spaces. Key provisions include setting educational and certification requirements, defining the scope of practice, and excluding structural engineering responsibilities from this regulation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026
Last action Mar 3, 2026
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2
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1
Committee
1
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM.
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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