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AB 2772CALIFORNIASession 20252026
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California extends interior designer certification program and mandates new reporting for legal settlements

Original title: Interior designers.

September 4, 2026

Interior DesignProfessional LicensingConsumer ProtectionPublic RecordsGovernment TransparencyInteriordesigners

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Where This Stands

Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Last action
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.May 6, 2026

Version history & redline

2 versions on file

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The Frame

What this does

This bill increases oversight of certified interior designers by requiring them to disclose professional liability claims and subjects the certifying council to stricter transparency and public participation requirements, affecting both design professionals and the consumers who hire them.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Certified interior designers

They must comply with new mandatory reporting requirements for legal settlements and are subject to new council transparency rules.

California Council for Interior Design Certification

The council must implement new public meeting rules, public record access, and reporting procedures for designers.

Professional liability insurers

Insurers are required to report payments of $5,000 or more made on behalf of certified designers to the council within 30 days.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 4, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

AB 2772 extends the state's interior designer certification program until January 1, 2031, while requiring certified designers to report legal settlements or judgments of $5,000 or more involving professional misconduct. The bill also mandates that the California Council for Interior Design Certification follow specific public meeting rules, provide 45-day public comment periods for policy changes, and make records available for public inspection starting July 1, 2028.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This bill increases oversight of certified interior designers by requiring them to disclose professional liability claims and subjects the certifying council to stricter transparency and public participation requirements, affecting both design professionals and the consumers who hire them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if a certified interior designer is sued?
If the designer is found liable or settles a case for $5,000 or more regarding fraud, negligence, or incompetence, they must report it to the California Council for Interior Design Certification within 30 days.
Can I see the records of the interior design council?
Yes, starting July 1, 2028, the council is required to make its records available for public inspection, similar to other state agencies under the California Public Records Act.
How can I participate in the council's rule-making process?
The bill requires the council to publish proposed changes to rules or fees 45 days in advance and accept written public comments during that period, as well as allow public comment at meetings.

News Coverage

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Lobbying Activity

Nossaman Guthner Knox & Elliott LLP

on behalf of California Legislative Conference on Interior Design

Senate LDAView filing →

Nossaman Guthner Knox & Elliott LLP

on behalf of California Legislative Conference on Interior Design

Senate LDAView filing →

NOSSAMAN GUTHNER KNOX & ELLIOTT LLP

on behalf of CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE ON INTERIOR DESIGN

Senate LDAView filing →

SERGEANT MAJOR ASSOCIATES INC.

on behalf of CALIFORNIA COUNCIL FOR INTERIOR DESIGN CERTIFICATION

Senate LDAView filing →

SERGEANT MAJOR ASSOCIATES INC.

on behalf of CALIFORNIA COUNCIL FOR INTERIOR DESIGN CERTIFICATION

Senate LDAView filing →

Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift95% confidence

Increased Transparency Mandates

The bill marks a shift toward treating the private nonprofit certifying council more like a public state agency by imposing Bagley-Keene meeting rules and Public Records Act compliance.

California Council for Interior Design Certification

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Consumer Affairs“State department that develops policy for examination validation.”Map →
organizationCalifornia Council for Interior Design Certification“Nonprofit organization responsible for certifying and regulating interior design”Map →
otherBagley-Keene Open Meeting Act“State law governing public access to meetings of state bodies.”Map →
otherCalifornia Public Records Act“State law requiring public access to government records.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance65
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  • Controversy20
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz15
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