Although we have not seen specific language as yet, it is our understanding that interior design lobbyists are working to amend into Indiana law a definition of interior design. AIA Indiana opposes this effort.

It is rare, if not unheard of, for a state to define the scope of interior design, or any other occupation for that matter, without regulating the profession. Adding a definition of a profession into law when there is no regulation of those practicing makes this effort suspicious. Also, adding just a definition would not provide any enforcement opportunities or enhanced legal standing against those who currently are offering interior design services.

Please contact your state senator and ask them to oppose any amendment that would provide a definition of interior design (ref: State Senate - 800/382-9467) no later than Monday, Feb. 25!

Also, feel free to contact your state senator at their home over the weekend if you know them personally. You may also email your state senator by clicking this link. http://www.in.gov/cgi-bin/legislative/contact/contact.pl

Supporters of interior design registration are also attempting to override the governor’s veto of the 2007 interior design registration legislation. The likelihood of the Indiana General Assembly, particularly the Indiana Senate, overriding the governor’s veto of the interior design registration bill still remains unlikely. Nonetheless, supporters of the measure are making the effort.

AIA Indiana will continue to closely monitor this issue.