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IL HB3589

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/15/2019

Primary Sponsor

Sam Yingling

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Requires single-occupancy restrooms to display exterior signage that marks them as restrooms without indicating any specific gender.

  • Authorizes health officers and health inspectors to inspect places of public accommodation and public buildings to ensure compliance with the all-gender restroom requirements.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules4/12/2019
State Government Administration3/5/2019
Rules2/15/2019

Full Bill Text

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