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1    AN ACT concerning regulation.
 
2    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, 
3represented in the General Assembly:
 
4    Section 5. The Swimming Facility Act is amended by adding 
5Section 21.2 as follows:
 
6    (210 ILCS 125/21.2 new)
7    Sec. 21.2. Protection against ultraviolet radiation.
8    (a) As used in this Section:
9    "Outdoor aquatic centers" means any swimming facility 
10where aquatic activities take place, including, but not 
11limited to, pools, beaches, water parks, and splash pads 
12located outdoors.
13    "Sun-protective clothing" includes hats, sunglasses, rash 
14guards or shirts (including long-sleeve rash guards or 
15long-sleeve shirts), and shorts or pants.
16    (b) All employers operating outdoor aquatic centers shall:
17        (1) provide access to independently purchased 
18    structures that provide sufficient shade to cover the 
19    entire body, which may include, but not be limited to, 
20    umbrellas, awnings, or canopies;
21        (2) make reasonable efforts to avoid exposing 
22    employees to excessive sun exposure during peak 
23    ultraviolet hours;
 
 
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1        (3) permit employees to regularly apply sunscreen;
2        (4) not restrict employees from wearing sun-protective 
3    clothing; and
4        (5) not compel employees to wear sun-protective 
5    clothing.
6    (c) If an employee chooses to wear sun-protective 
7clothing, the employer may require the sun-protective clothing 
8to be within the guidelines the employer sets for appropriate 
9work attire. Aquatic center employers shall inform employees 
10verbally or in writing of the requirements in paragraphs (3) 
11through (5) of subsection (b).
12    (d) The Department shall provide documents to employers so 
13that the employers may inform employees, verbally or in 
14writing, about cancer risks associated with ultraviolet 
15radiation, the significance of sun protection throughout life, 
16and the importance of regularly monitoring their skin for 
17potentially worrisome changes.