LEGISLATION
 | Recent Legislation News: Bill Passes in Alabama!! On Thursday, April 29, 2010 Governor Riley signed HB440, the Alabama Interior Design Registration Act, recognizing Alabama’s continuing interest in protecting its citizens through responsible regulation of the interior design profession. The law officially goes into effect August 1, 2010. This new law establishes the Alabama State Board for Registered Interior Designers and recognizes the term “Registered Interior Designer.” Qualified designers registered under the act may submit drawings for a permit in commercial projects under 5,000 square feet in a building of any size as long as it is not assembly occupancy. The law also allows R.I.D.s to submit for a permit in single family residential projects of unlimited square footage. The Board is developing a stamp that R.I.D.s will be required to use when submitting drawings for a permit. The terms “Interior Design” and “Interior Designer” continue to be unregulated in Alabama, and the law does not impact an unregistered individual’s ability to provide unregulated interior design services. Space planning, lighting layouts, the selection of furniture and finishes, and more are not restricted to a R.I.D. and can be prepared for spaces of unlimited square footage. While the law does not outline specific continuing education requirements, it is expected that the Alabama State Board for Registered Interior Designers will be outlining these in the coming months through their rules and regulations. Until any changes are reported, the prior CEU requirements remain the same for this reporting period for previously registered designers. This law has taken a great deal of time and negotiation with all parties involved. The Alabama Interior Design Coalition is very excited to be able to move to the next chapter in our profession.__________________________________________________________________________ Alabama Board of Registration for Interior DesignPlease click on the link below to learn more about Practicing Interior Design in the state of Alabama.STATE OF ALABAMA CEU COMPLIANCE INFORMATION: The state of Alabama CEU compliance period runs October 1st to September 30th each year. All currently registered interior designers are to submit .8 CEU credits (8 hours) by the end of September each year. Please see the link to the state website for more information.
_______________________________________________________ Get Involved: AIDC - Alabama Interior Design Coalition
AIDC is a not for profit all volunteer organization founded in 1995 to promote the welfare of all persons engaged in the business of Interior Design. AIDC members include practicing professionals from design organizations, unaffiliated independent designers, allied industries, educational members such as faculty teaching interior design programs, and interior design students. AIDC serves as an advocate for the Interior Design profession in Alabama. AIDC depends upon each and every member for financial and grass roots support. This support remains the cornerstone of AIDC’s efforts to protect the public and ensure the right to practice for Interior Designers. Click here to learn how you can become involved with AIDC
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