Bill > S05924

This bill requires certain types of buildings to display domestic violence informational signs in their bathrooms, developed by the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence. Specifically, the bill mandates signage in lodging facilities (like hotels and motels), public restrooms, service area facilities, and state-owned public buildings that are open to the public. The signs must be placed in a conspicuous location, such as on bathroom mirrors or doors, and will provide information about services and assistance available to domestic violence victims. The signage will be multilingual, including English and Spanish, and will be created by the office responsible for preventing domestic violence. The office will also establish a mechanism for people to file complaints about non-compliance and will have the ability to inspect buildings for proper signage during routine inspections. If a facility is found to be non-compliant, the office will provide the required signage and resource materials. The bill takes effect 180 days after becoming law, giving businesses and public facilities time to implement the new signage requirements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5924