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S 5964

Provides standards for the number of water closets in certain areas of public assembly and increases the required number of water closets for women

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Parker

Sets minimum restroom counts for public-assembly venues and raises the required number of women's water closets to boost access and gender equity.

REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Bill Summary · S 5964

Summary of Bill S 5964

Overview

Bill S 5964 proposes to establish standards for the number of water closets (restrooms) in certain areas of public assembly and to increase the required number of water closets for women. The bill has been introduced and is currently referred to the House committee: Housing, Construction and Community Development. The formal legislative action noted is the referral date of March 4, 2025.

  • Bill Number: S 5964
  • Title: Provides standards for the number of water closets in certain areas of public assembly and increases the required number of water closets for women
  • Status: Referred to Housing, Construction and Community Development
  • Introduced: March 4, 2025
  • Classification: bill

Purpose and intent

  • Establish clear numerical standards for the number of water closets in specified public assembly areas.
  • Increase the minimum number of water closets designated for women.
  • The underlying goal appears to be improving sanitary facilities and gender equity in public venues that host assemblies or large gatherings.

Key provisions (as introduced)

Note: The specific numerical thresholds and the exact scope are not provided in the available summary. The bill would:
- Set standards for the quantity of water closets in certain public assembly areas.
- Increase the required number of water closets allocated to women relative to current standards.

Because the text with exact ratios, the types of facilities covered, and the definitions of “public assembly areas” are not included here, the precise provisions require review of the bill text.

Scope and affected entities

  • Likely applicable to facilities that host public assemblies (e.g., venues, theaters, stadiums, convention spaces, or other large gathering places), especially where design and compliance with restroom counts are relevant.
  • Potentially affects facility designers, architects, builders, venue operators, building owners, and enforcement agencies responsible for code compliance.

Compliance, enforcement, and timelines

  • The summary does not specify:
    • Which facilities are covered (specific size thresholds or locations)
    • Whether the standards apply to new construction, major renovations, or both
    • Enforcement mechanisms or penalties
    • Effective date or phase-in timeline
  • As introduced and referred to a committee, subsequent actions (amendments, hearings, potential passage) will determine these details and any implementation schedule.

Legislative context and related bills

  • Related (prior-session) bills include: S 3983, S 3257, S 1137, S 2279, S 2485, S 3595, S 4959, S 5383, S 6841. The existence of multiple related bills in prior sessions suggests ongoing interest in restroom standards for public assembly venues.

How this bill could impact stakeholders

  • Positive effects: potential improvements in restroom access, gender equity, and public health in venues hosting assemblies.
  • Potential costs: venue upgrades to meet new minimums; design and construction implications for new projects or renovations.
  • Operational considerations: maintenance, facility management, and compliance reporting may be affected.

Next steps for readers

  • Track the bill’s progress in the Housing, Construction and Community Development committee.
  • Review the full bill text for precise standards, scope, dates, and enforcement details.
  • Engage in the process if interested or affected (e.g., submit testimony during committee hearings or monitor amendments).

If you’d like, I can incorporate the exact numerical thresholds and scope once the full bill text is available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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