Bill > A06964

This bill establishes comprehensive standards for designing and constructing all-gender bathrooms across New York State and New York City, applicable to both new construction and existing structures undergoing renovation. The bill defines all-gender bathrooms as multi-fixture toilet rooms with separate, lockable partitions and a shared sink area that can be used by individuals of all gender identities. Key design requirements include lockable individual toilet stalls with a minimum door height of 84 inches and a maximum undercut of 4 inches, no visual gaps at door sides, shared sink areas positioned outside stalls (with the option for separate sinks within stalls), and privacy partitions compliant with specific international plumbing standards. The legislation also allows urinals in all-gender bathrooms if they are enclosed in individual lockable stalls. The bill mandates that the state department develop regulations to facilitate all-gender bathroom installations across various facility types, including commercial, institutional, educational, and public spaces, and requires clear, inclusive signage and wayfinding to help users identify these facilities. The act will take effect 90 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for developing necessary implementing regulations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6964