Bill Text: IL SB2908 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Specifies that the amendatory Act may be referred to as Sami's Law. Amends the Equitable Restrooms Act. Provides that the owner or operator of each public building and State-owned building shall install and maintain in that building at least one adult changing station that is publicly accessible if the building is constructed 2 or more years after the effective date of the amendatory Act or if certain alterations or additions are made to the building 4 or more years after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Requires the owner or operator of a public building and the owner or operator of a State-owned building to ensure that certain information about the location of adult changing stations in the buildings is provided. Defines terms.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Introduced) 2024-06-26 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments [SB2908 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SB2908-Introduced.html

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103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2023 and 2024 SB2908 Introduced 1/26/2024, by Sen. Sue Rezin SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
410 ILCS 35/16 new
Specifies that the amendatory Act may be referred to as Sami's Law. Amends the Equitable Restrooms Act. Provides that the owner or operator of each public building and State-owned building shall install and maintain in that building at least one adult changing station that is publicly accessible if the building is constructed 2 or more years after the effective date of the amendatory Act or if certain alterations or additions are made to the building 4 or more years after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Requires the owner or operator of a public building and the owner or operator of a State-owned building to ensure that certain information about the location of adult changing stations in the buildings is provided. Defines terms.
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A BILL FOR
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AN ACT concerning health.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 1. References to Act. This Act may be referred to
as Sami's Law.
Section 5. The Equitable Restrooms Act is amended by
adding Section 16 as follows:
(410 ILCS 35/16 new)
Sec. 16. Adult changing station.
(a) In this Section:
"Adult changing station" means a private, enclosed family
or assisted-use toilet facility containing an adult changing
table that is for use by individuals 13 years of age or older.
"Adult changing table" means a powered, height-adjustable
table that:
(1) has safety rails on each side and a safety belt;
(2) is capable of being lowered to a height of 19
inches or less and raised to a height of at least 38
inches;
(3) is at least 25 inches wide and at least 72 inches
long; and
(4) supports at least 400 pounds.

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"Public building" means:
(1) a building or structure used for exhibition or
entertainment, including, but not limited to, a movie
theater, performance theater, concert hall, convention
center, shopping mall, or a store that is larger than
40,000 square feet;
(2) a building or structure used for public display or
collection, including, but not limited to, a museum,
library, or gallery;
(3) a building or structure that is located in a place
of recreation, including, but not limited to, a park, zoo,
or amusement park; or
(4) any of the following located in this State:
(i) an airport;
(ii) a bus station;
(iii) an interstate rest stop;
(iv) a place of education;
(v) a hospital; or
(vi) a rehabilitation facility.
"State-owned building" means the State Capitol Building or
a rest stop located on an interstate highway.
(b) The owner or operator of each public building and
State-owned building shall install and maintain in that
building at least one adult changing station that is
accessible when the building is open to the public if:
(1) the building is constructed 2 or more years after

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