Sanalitro supports HB4379 requiring adult changing stations in Illinois public facilities

Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro (R-48th) voted in favor of HB4379, a proposal mandating adult changing stations in public buildings, on May 31, 2026, during the 104th General Assembly; records from the Illinois House show the bill was approved 83-22.

According to the bill's official summary, the measure focuses on "ADULT CHANGING STATIONS."

The following explanation interprets the language of the actual bill text for additional clarity on its requirements.

This legislation broadens the Equitable Restrooms Act in Illinois, obligating state-operated and certain public spaces—such as large retailers, airports, hospitals, museums, and parks—to house adult changing stations that meet specific safety, accessibility, and equipment standards. It defines both adult changing stations and powered, adjustable tables, and requires facilities to maintain, repair, and clean these units as well as ensure Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant floor plans. The bill also calls for visible signage and directory listings that identify station locations. Requirements take effect Jan. 1, 2029, for new applicable buildings and Jan. 1, 2031, for remodels of $10,000 or more, directing inclusion of at least one powered, height-adjustable table in single-occupancy, all-gender public restrooms.

The legislative journal notes the action as 'Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 House Concurs' for HB4379.

Sanalitro, representing the 48th House District as a Republican, was first elected to the Illinois State House in 2023, succeeding former representative Terra Costa Howard.

Illinois legislation moves through a multi-stage process that involves introduction in either chamber, committee evaluations, floor debate, and votes from both the House and Senate before advancing to the governor for signature or veto. The General Assembly operates on a two-year cycle, with thousands of measures proposed each session but only a limited number becoming law.