Bill > S07131

This bill establishes comprehensive standards for designing and constructing all-gender bathrooms in New York state and New York City, applicable to both new construction and existing buildings 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, elimination of visual gaps between stall doors and walls, shared sink areas positioned outside of individual stalls, and privacy partitions compliant with specific international plumbing standards. The bill allows urinals within individual lockable stalls and mandates clear signage and wayfinding standards to ensure bathroom identification while maintaining inclusivity and accessibility. These standards will be applicable across various use groups, including commercial, institutional, educational, and public facilities, and will be implemented through regulations developed by the state department to facilitate the designation, installation, and use of all-gender bathrooms.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7131