Bill > S2116

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 142 of the General Laws by adding a new section that updates the Uniform State Plumbing Code to explicitly allow gender-neutral toilet and bathing facilities in all use groups defined in the state building code. The new regulation would permit gender-neutral facilities in both new construction and existing buildings undergoing repair, renovation, or alteration. These facilities would be characterized by multiple toilets, urinals, or showers that are separated by privacy walls or partitions, and would include separate or grouped handwashing fixtures. The bill aims to provide more inclusive restroom options across various types of buildings, ensuring that gender-neutral bathroom configurations can be legally implemented in different settings, whether in public spaces, workplaces, educational institutions, or other locations covered by the state building code.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2116