New legislation is set to take effect moving into the 2024 year and one Illinois State Senator is concerned for businesses that will need to be making unintended renovations. Illinois State Senator Steve McClure spoke on the Gender Neutral Bathroom conflict surrounding House Bill 3195, stating that gender-neutral bathrooms within businesses must provide added signage and privacy barriers to the restroom.

Senator McClure says that there is confusion surrounding this bill and that the legislation is a democratic move that pushed too far, hurting the inclusive factor they were trying to attain.

Businesses that feature a gender-neutral bathroom will not be allowed also to have restrooms specifically designated for males and females.

As society moves towards more inclusive atmospheres, Senator McClure says businesses are now incentivized to have only male and female bathrooms.

HB 3195 will go into effect on January 1st, 2024. Senator Steve McClure speaks to constituents to understand the needs of his 54th Senate District and can be reached by calling 217-782-8206.

Senator Steve McClure appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.