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History
- Referred to higher education
- Referred to higher education
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Relates to the practice of certified interior design and use of the title "certified interior designer"
In Assembly Committee · Higher Education · Sponsor Daniel O'Donnell
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BILL NUMBER:S4660
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to the practice of certified interior design
Purpose
This bill would amend the education law, to expand the current scope of practice for state certified interior designers to align with their legally recognized skills.
Summary of provisions
Amends Article 161 of the Education law to create the "Practice of Certified Interior Design" to increase the scope of services that certified interior designers can offer.
Justification
Chapter 905 of the Laws of 1990 provide for the licensure of certified interior designers by the Education Department. Over the past 13 years, the industry has continued to develop. Recent data from the US Bureau of Labor statistics indicates that New York State interior designers account for over 10 percent of the total $10 billion generated nationwide from this industry. Equally important, this industry is driven by mostly women owned small companies, with five employees or less, which make up over 75% of the interior design businesses.
Under current law, certified interior designers must outsource permitting for nonstructural changes that do not impact building services or building development, resulting in higher costs for the consumer. This bill would allow these services to be provided in house, resulting in savings to the consumer.
These changes would insure that "certified interior designers" can grow their businesses and remain a vital force in the New York economy.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Thirty day after it becomes law.
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