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IL HB3093

Bill

Status

Failed

1/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Hernandez

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Equitable Restrooms Act to require owners of public restrooms in public buildings to provide menstrual hygiene products (tampons and sanitary napkins) at no cost to users.

  • Applies to all existing and future public buildings, with an exception for places of worship if providing products would conflict with sincerely held religious beliefs.

  • Defines "public restroom" as facilities available without gender preference or women-only facilities, excluding religious institutions that object on religious grounds.

  • Requires restroom owners to order, stock, and replenish menstrual hygiene products, with compliance subject to inspection by health officers during regular building inspections.

  • Establishes violation as a petty offense with a fine of not more than $100, and directs the Department of Public Health to adopt implementing rules.

Legislative Description

MENSTRUAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Assignments5/26/2023
Executive5/17/2023
Assignments5/17/2023
Executive5/9/2023
Assignments5/5/2023
Executive5/4/2023
Assignments3/23/2023
Public Health3/7/2023
Rules3/2/2023
Public Health2/28/2023
Rules2/17/2023

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