The Consortium for Interior Design celebrates the passage of Senate Bill 1319, which amends the Architects Licensure Law to provide for certification of qualified interior designers. It was signed into law on October 31 by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as Act 144 of 2024. This legislative effort, led by the Interior Design Legislative Coalition of Pennsylvania (IDLCPA), provides certified interior designers with a protected title within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. By codifying this legislation, Pennsylvania acknowledges the critical role interior designers have in helping protect occupant health, safety, and well-being, confirming the key role interior design plays in the built environment.

SB 1319 was introduced and sponsored in the Pennsylvania Senate by Senator Frank Farry (R) and in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives by Representative Kathleen Tomlinson (R). IDLCPA worked together with The American Institute of Architects of Pennsylvania and IDLCPA worked together to develop and champion this legislation. SB 1319 will formally recognize interior designers in the Commonwealth who meet specific education, experience, and examination requirements, allowing these qualified practitioners to obtain the title of “Certified Interior Designer.” Certified Interior Designers will be governed and regulated by the Pennsylvania Board of Architecture, which will include a Certified Interior Designer representative on the board.