Interior Design Council Argues Voluntary Certification Works as Lawmakers Question Transparency and Stamp Acceptance

Mar 24, 2026

The California Council for Interior Design Certification told legislators that voluntary certification protects public safety and that licensure would create workforce barriers; lawmakers and practitioners pressed the council on plan‑check denials, Bagley‑Keene compliance and the council's private nonprofit structure.

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George Brazil, chair of the California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC), told joint committees that California has chosen a voluntary certification model for interior designers that emphasizes demonstrated competency, California‑specific code knowledge and a certification exam.

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