Bill > HB2952

This bill amends the Equitable Restrooms Act to expand the definition of "public building" and requirements for baby changing stations across various types of facilities. The bill reduces the square footage threshold for retail stores from 5,000 to 3,000 square feet and lowers the occupancy requirement for restaurants from 60 to 40 persons. Additionally, the bill adds several new categories of facilities to the definition of "public building," including hotels and lodging facilities, schools, small entertainment venues like movie theaters and bowling alleys, healthcare facilities with public restrooms, and public parks with restroom facilities. The core requirement remains that these public buildings must provide at least one safe and sanitary baby diaper changing station that is accessible to both women and men, either in gender-specific restrooms or in a gender-neutral location. The bill maintains existing exemptions for certain types of facilities such as industrial buildings, nightclubs, bars, and some healthcare facilities, and continues to prohibit private right of action for enforcement. These changes aim to improve accessibility of baby changing facilities across a broader range of public spaces.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2952&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104