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FL H1257

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Robin Bartleman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Florida Building Commission to incorporate new accessibility standards into the Florida Building Code for public restrooms newly constructed or renovated after July 1, 2023

  • Mandates installation of a hook within reach range of an average-sized person while sitting on the toilet seat in accessible toilet compartments and single-user toilet rooms

  • Maintains existing requirements for restroom facility ratios between men and women in buildings constructed after September 30, 1992

  • Exempts establishments licensed under chapter 509 (hotels/restaurants) from ratio requirements if they don't have meeting/banquet rooms for more than 150 persons and already have equal or greater water closets for women

  • Effective date: July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Public Restroom Requirements

Last Action

Died in Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee

5/5/2023

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee3/6/2023

Full Bill Text

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