AB 1796: Licensed Professional Interior Designer Practice Act.

<p>The bill proposes changes to regulate professional interior design in California. It establishes a licensing system under the California Architects Board and adds a member who is a professional interior designer. The board will set eligibility requirements including examinations and education standards for licensure, and may require additional training on when architectural or engineering services are needed.</p> <p>The bill makes it illegal to practice professional interior design without a license, punishable by fines or imprisonment. It also exempts certain professionals like architects and engineers from these regulations. Licensed designers must use stamps authorized by the board and submit specific documents for public projects.</p> <p>Additionally, the bill includes licensed interior designers in the definition of "design professional" for claiming liens on works of improvemen…