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IL HB3589
Bill
Status
2/15/2019
Primary Sponsor
Sam Yingling
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AI Summary
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Amends the Equitable Restrooms Act to require all single-occupancy restrooms in places of public accommodation and public buildings to be identified as all-gender and designated for use by no more than one person at a time or for family or assisted use.
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Defines a single-occupancy restroom as a fully enclosed room with a locking mechanism controlled by the user, containing a sink, toilet stall, and no more than one urinal.
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Requires single-occupancy restrooms to display exterior signage that marks them as restrooms without indicating any specific gender.
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Authorizes health officers and health inspectors to inspect places of public accommodation and public buildings to ensure compliance with the all-gender restroom requirements.
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Directs the Department of Public Health to adopt rules implementing the all-gender restroom provisions, effective January 1, 2020.
Legislative Description
HEALTH-TECH
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez
4/18/2019