Bill No. 751 amends the State Architectural and Licensed Interior Designers Act by updating the construction value thresholds and modifying certain statutory language. Specifically, the bill raises the construction value limit for buildings owned by municipalities, counties, states, public trusts, public agencies, or the federal government from $158,000 to $300,000. It also clarifies exemptions for various types of buildings based on their height, occupancy, and use groups as defined by the International Building Code.

Additionally, the bill specifies that upgrades, repairs, and changes to existing buildings that do not affect primary structural, mechanical, or electrical systems, life safety systems, fire codes, or exit passageways 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 act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 59-46.21b
Floor (Senate): 59-46.21b
Engrossed: 59-46.21b