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Libertas Institute supports this bill
Senate Bill 286, sponsored by Sen. Luz Escamilla, reduces regulations on commercial interior designers and expands the scope of work they can do. The bill removes outdated requirements that these designers must work with architects or engineers when the work is small and doesn’t involve structural or life-safety protections.
Libertas supports SB 286 because it reduces regulatory barriers for commercial interior designers. By removing overly restrictive rules that do not meaningfully protect public safety, the bill allows qualified professionals to operate more efficiently within their expertise. This reform increases flexibility for businesses while maintaining appropriate safeguards, demonstrating that smart deregulation can expand opportunity without compromising safety.
While this bill makes minor improvements to the scope of licensing practice for interior designers, we encourage the legislature to do more. Lowering regulations increases free market forces. Increased competition lowers cost and improves quality. The legislature should look for more ways to expand the scope of work licensed professionals can do, while finding licenses that can be eliminated. In addition, we encourage the legislature to explore alternative routes to licensure eliminating barriers to entry.
