HB4549 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

LRB103 33871 SPS 63688 b

103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2023 and 2024
HB4549

Introduced 1/31/2024, by Rep. Anna Moeller - Katie Stuart

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

225 ILCS 320/18.1 new

Amends the Illinois Plumbing License Law. Provides that, beginning on July 1, 2024, food service establishments with less than 2,000 square feet may provide one unisex, readily accessible restroom facility for the public. Effective immediately.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning regulation.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Illinois Plumbing License Law is amended by adding Section 18.1 as follows:

(225 ILCS 320/18.1 new)

Sec. 18.1. Unisex restrooms in low-occupancy dining establishment.

(a) As used in this Section:

"Food service establishment" means any establishment selling or serving, to the public, food or liquid beverages that can be consumed on the premises.

"Readily accessible" means direct access without the necessity of removing or moving any panel, door, or similar obstruction.

"Unisex restroom" means a restroom shared by males and females and having only one water closet and one lavatory located in the same room. In addition, a single urinal may be installed.

(b) Beginning on July 1, 2024, food service establishments with less than 2,000 square feet may provide one unisex, readily accessible restroom facility for the public.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.