Idaho Legislature Passes New Interior Design Legislation
On March 30, 2026, House Bill 790 (HB 790) was passed by the Idaho Legislature and signed into law by Idaho Governor Brad Little. The legislation establishes a voluntary registry for qualified interior designers, allowing them to independently practice within a defined scope of work. It also creates a title act for certified interior designers, granting qualified professionals the ability to stamp and seal construction documents for permitting.
Idaho has become the 30th state and 32nd U.S. jurisdiction to enact reasonable regulation of the interior design profession.
“Idaho’s passage of HB 790 reflects a growing national recognition of interior designers as essential contributors to the health, safety and welfare of the spaces we inhabit,” said Khoi Vo, chief executive officer of the American Society of Interior Designers. “This legislation empowers qualified professionals to fully apply their expertise while advancing safer, more accessible and higher-performing communities. By enabling designers to practice to the full extent of their education and training, Idaho is advancing a more resilient and thoughtfully designed built environment.”
