Illinois § 16
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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. "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. "State-owned building" means the State Capitol Building or a rest stop located on an interstate highway. (b) The owner or operator of each 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. (c) The owner or operator of each State-owned building shall ensure that: (1) the entrance to each restroom in the building has conspicuous signage indicating the location of the adult changing stations in the building; and (2) the central directory for the building, if such a directory exists, indicates the location of the adult changing stations in the building. (Source: P.A. 103-894, eff. 1-1-25.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 16
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 16 cover?
Section 16 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 16?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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