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A 1567

Prohibits the fraudulent use of an architect's seal by a developer and provides penalties for violations

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Rosenthal

Prohibits developers from fraudulently using an architect's seal; imposes penalties to deter misuse, protecting public safety and ensuring seals stay with authorized professionals.

REFERRED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Bill Summary · A 1567

Summary of Assembly Bill A 1567

Overview

A 1567 is an Assembly bill that would prohibit the fraudulent use of an architect’s seal by a developer and establish penalties for violations. The bill is currently in the Economic Development committee.

  • Introduced: January 10, 2025
  • Status: Referred to Economic Development
  • Primary sponsor: Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal
  • Related/companion measures: A 4101 (prior-session) and S 8050 (Senate companion)

Note: The Legislative Actions section shows the bill being referred to Economic Development on January 10, 2025 (duplicated entry).

Purpose and Intent

  • The core aim is to deter and penalize the fraudulent use of an architect’s seal by developers, preserving the integrity of architectural documentation and protecting public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring that seals are used only by authorized professionals and for approved purposes.

Key Provisions (as indicated)

  • Prohibition on fraudulent use of an architect’s seal by a developer or other improper actor.
  • Establishment of penalties for violations of the ban.

The specific text, definitions (e.g., who qualifies as an “architect,” what constitutes fraudulent use, and the exact penalties or penalties framework), and any civil or criminal enforcement mechanisms are not provided in the summary you shared. The bill’s detailed provisions would appear in the statutory text when available.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Developers and their agents who might seek to use an architect’s seal fraudulently.
  • Licensed architects and architectural firms whose seals could be misused.
  • Clients, construction professionals, and oversight bodies involved in design, permitting, and project approvals.
  • Regulatory/administrative agencies responsible for enforcement and disciplinary actions.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and referral: January 10, 2025, to Economic Development (the only listed action so far).
  • The bill’s next steps would typically involve committee review, potential amendments, and votes in the Assembly; if advanced, it could proceed to the Senate and, eventually, to the Governor for signature. Specific milestones and effective dates would be defined in the bill’s text and any enacted version.

Related Legislation

  • A 4101 (prior-session) — likely a related Assembly measure.
  • S 8050 — Senate companion (listed as the companion bill).

This summary provides the essential information available from the bill’s current description. For a full understanding, the bill’s actual language would be needed to outline precise definitions, penalties, enforcement mechanisms, and any administrative processes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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