The bill amends the State Architectural and Licensed Interior Designers Act by updating the construction value thresholds and modifying the language regarding building types subject to the act. Specifically, it raises the construction value limit for certain exempt buildings from $158,000 to $300,000. The bill outlines the Code Use Groups that require architectural oversight, including various assembly, residential, and institutional buildings, while also detailing exemptions for smaller buildings and specific use groups, provided they meet certain criteria such as height and occupancy limits.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that upgrades, repairs, and changes to existing buildings that do not affect critical systems are exempt from requiring an architect. It also allows licensed interior designers to perform nonstructural interior construction projects without the need for an architect. The effective date for these changes is set for November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 59-46.21b
Floor (House): 59-46.21b
Floor (Senate): 59-46.21b
Engrossed: 59-46.21b
Enrolled (final version): 59-46.21b