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Interior Designers in Nebraska Pass Historic Practice Rights Legislation
Nebraska has become the 29th state and 31st U.S. jurisdiction to institute reasonable regulation of the interior design profession. Legislative Bill 16 (LB 16) was passed March 5, 2024 and signed into law by Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen.
The bill makes Nebraska the latest state to establish or modernize legislation for registered interior designers, following Iowa in 2023; Illinois and Wisconsin in 2022; and North Carolina in 2021, and represents a multiple-year effort by the local chapters of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), with support and guidance from the Consortium for Interior Design, a collaborative advocacy group comprised of ASID, IIDA and the Council for Interior Design Qualification (CIDQ).
“In establishing legal recognition for the interior design profession, this legislation will protect Nebraskans’ health, safety and well-being, while allowing qualified professionals to practice to the fullest extent of their education and training,” said Marilyn Hansen, 50-year ASID member and current president of ASID Nebraska-Iowa. “We are so appreciative of the support and guidance from the national organizations and the teamwork demonstrated among the ASID and IIDA chapters to make Nebraska consistent with 30 other U.S. jurisdictions recognizing the education and experience of NCIDQ Certified interior designers. The passage of LB 16 also speaks to the collaboration among design and construction professionals, and Registered Interior Designers are excited to join allied design professionals in protecting public health, safety and well-being in the built environment.”
If you have questions, reach out to Lauren Earley, Associate Director of ASID’s Government & Public Affairs.
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