The bill amends Section 1051.351(c-1) of the Occupations Code regarding the renewal of certificates of registration for certain interior designers. It stipulates that individuals who hold a certificate issued under Chapter 1053 without examination will not be able to renew their certificate after September 1, 2037, unless they have passed the registration examination adopted by the board, which has been in effect since January 1, 2014. Additionally, the expiration date for this requirement has been changed from January 1, 2029, to January 1, 2039.

The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, allowing time for those affected to prepare for the new examination requirement. This legislative change aims to ensure that interior designers maintain a certain level of competency and knowledge in their field by requiring them to pass a standardized examination for certificate renewal.

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