Illinois · House Bill 2952 · 104th General Assembly

PUBLIC BUILDINGS-BABY STATIONS

HB 2952 Sponsored by Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Passed one chamber

  1. Introduced Feb 5, 2025
  2. In committee Feb 6, 2025
  3. Passed the House Apr 8, 2025
  4. Passed the Senate Next
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Equitable Restrooms Act. In provisions concerning baby changing stations, provides that hotels and lodging facilities; public and private schools and educational institutions; small entertainment venues including, movie theaters and bowling alleys; healthcare facilities with public restrooms; transit public parks with restroom facilities; and standalone public parks with restroom facilities are subject to…

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Amends the Equitable Restrooms Act. In provisions concerning baby changing stations, provides that hotels and lodging facilities; public and private schools and educational institutions; small entertainment venues including, movie theaters and bowling alleys; healthcare facilities with public restrooms; transit public parks with restroom facilities; and standalone public parks with restroom facilities are subject to the provisions. Provides that a retail store of more than 3,000 square feet (rather than 5,000 square feet) that contain a restroom open to the public are subject to the provisions. Provides that a restaurant that has an occupancy of at least 40 persons (rather than 60 persons), among other criteria, are subject to the provisions of the Act.

Every action

37 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

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  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Public Health Committee · House Public Health
  5. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
  6. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Public Health Committee; 005-003-000 · House Public Health
  7. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  8. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
  9. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  10. HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  11. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  12. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 075-038-000
  13. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  14. SenateArrive in Senate
  15. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 10, 2025
  16. SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
  17. SenateFirst Reading
  18. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  19. CommitteeAssigned to Executive · Senate Executive
  20. SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
  21. SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
  22. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
  23. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  24. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive · Senate Assignments
  25. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Executive · Senate Executive
  26. CommitteePostponed - Executive · Senate Executive
  27. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Executive · Senate Executive
  28. CommitteePostponed - Executive · Senate Executive
  29. SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
  1. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
  2. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  3. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive · Senate Assignments
  4. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  5. CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  6. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  7. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  8. SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

Roll calls

2 recorded votes: 1 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 75–38
Apr 8, 2025 · journal entry
Yes 75 No 38 Not voting 5
Democrats: 75 yes, 0 no Republicans: 0 yes, 38 no
How each member voted

Yes · 75

No · 38

Excused · 5

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 13, 2025 House Public Health Public Health - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 5

No · 3

Not voting · 1

 Passed 5–3

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 6 cosponsors: 6 Democrats.

All 6 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.