All Roll Calls
Yes: 104 • No: 32
UtahS.B. 2862026 General SessionSenateWALLET
Interior Designer Amendments
Sponsored By: Luz Escamilla (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
BusinessConstructionLabor and EmploymentOccupational and Professional Licensing
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
More permit-ready work for certified designers
Beginning May 6, 2026, certified commercial interior designers can prepare plans and supervise interior work across all occupancy types. The work must be non-structural, non-seismic, and non-load-bearing. Designers working without an architect cannot provide permit documents if base life-safety systems are missing. They also cannot do so when a change of occupancy requires an architect or engineer. Structural parts and major systems are off limits, including foundations, beams, bearing walls, roof or floor openings, exterior doors or windows, HVAC, plumbing, fire alarms or sprinklers, electrical distribution, and security systems.
Wider building definition under state code
Beginning May 6, 2026, state law broadens what counts as a building. A building now means an enclosed structure for people that includes its structural, mechanical, and electrical systems and utility services. It is subject to the State Construction Code or another approved code. This clarifies permit and safety rules, and some projects may face added code compliance steps.
Certification and title rules for designers
Beginning May 6, 2026, the division grants state certification to people who meet the chapter’s requirements. You cannot use the title "state certified commercial interior designer" unless you are certified. You also cannot suggest you are certified if you are not. You may not practice commercial interior design unless you are certified or exempt under Sections 58-1-307 or 58-86-206.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Luz Escamilla
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Ken Ivory
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/6/2026
House/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 39 • No: 28
House vote • 3/3/2026
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 9 • No: 4
Senate vote • 2/27/2026
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
Yes: 26 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
Senate/ circled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
Senate/ passed 2nd reading
Yes: 22 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
Senate/ uncircled
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 2/18/2026
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Governor Signed
3/19/2026Senate/ to Governor
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ received enrolled bill from Printing
3/13/2026SenateSenate/ enrolled bill to Printing
3/11/2026SenateEnrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
3/11/2026Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared
3/10/2026Bill Received from Senate for Enrolling
3/10/2026Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling
3/6/2026SenateSenate/ received from House
3/6/2026SenateHouse/ to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ signed by Speaker/ returned to Senate
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ passed 3rd reading
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd reading
3/6/2026HouseHouse/ Rules to 3rd Reading Calendar
3/5/2026HouseHouse/ 3rd Reading Calendar to Rules
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ 2nd reading
3/3/2026HouseHouse/ committee report favorable
3/3/2026HouseHouse Comm - Favorable Recommendation
3/3/2026House/ to standing committee
3/2/2026HouseHouse/ 1st reading (Introduced)
3/2/2026HouseHouse/ received from Senate
2/27/2026HouseSenate/ to House
2/27/2026SenateSenate/ passed 3rd reading
2/27/2026SenateSenate/ 3rd reading
2/27/2026SenateSenate/ passed 2nd reading
2/26/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
3/11/2026
Introduced
2/10/2026
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