Bill > A05372

This bill requires certain buildings to display domestic violence awareness signs in their bathrooms, developed by the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence. Specifically, the bill mandates that lodging facilities, public restrooms, service areas, and state-owned public buildings must prominently display informational signage in their restrooms and, in some cases, lactation rooms. The signs must provide information about services and assistance available to domestic violence victims, and will be available in English, Spanish, and potentially other languages. The signage must be placed in a conspicuous location, such as on the bathroom mirror or door, and the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence will create these signs and develop a mechanism for people to file complaints about non-compliance. The bill defines various types of facilities that must display the signs, including hotels, motels, public restrooms, service area facilities, and state-owned public buildings with public access. The legislation will take effect 180 days after becoming law, giving organizations time to comply with the new requirements and obtain the necessary signage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5372