Sen. Seth Lewis backs HB4379 mandating adult changing stations in public facilities

Sen. Seth Lewis (R-24th) cast a Yes vote for HB4379 during the 104th General Assembly on May 31, 2026, according to the Illinois Senate; the measure was approved by the Senate 46-12.

The bill’s official text refers to the measure as: "ADULT CHANGING STATIONS."

The summary below clarifies and interprets key points from the bill text.

This legislation expands the Illinois Equitable Restrooms Act to require state-owned and specifically designated public buildings—including large retailers, hospitals, airports, museums and parks—to install adult changing stations that meet specific safety, accessibility, and equipment criteria. The bill defines adult changing stations and powered, height-adjustable changing tables, and requires routine maintenance, repairs, cleaning, and Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant floor space by the owners or operators. Required signage and directory listings must indicate station locations. Beginning Jan. 1, 2029, newly constructed qualifying buildings, and from Jan. 1, 2031, eligible renovations with costs of at least $10,000, must have at least one such table in a single-occupancy, all-gender public restroom.

HB4379’s legislative action recorded was 'Third Reading - Passed'.

Lewis earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Iowa in 1991.

Lewis, a Republican, was elected to the Illinois Senate in 2023 for the 24th District, succeeding former state senator Suzy Glowiak.

Bills in Illinois undergo a multi-step legislative process, beginning with introduction in either chamber, followed by committee consideration, floor debates, and votes in both the House and Senate before the governor determines approval or veto. The General Assembly meets biennially. While thousands of bills are typically filed each session, only a small percentage become law after advancing through the process.