An Act providing for diaper changing stations in public buildings and accommodations
This bill requires public buildings and places of public accommodation with restrooms to install and maintain at least one private or semi-private diaper changing station. The stations must be accessible to any caregiver regardless of their sex, gender, or disability, and clear signage must be posted to indicate their location. The law applies to all public buildings and public accommodations built after the effective date or those undergoing substantial renovation, while excluding age-restricted venues for individuals 13 and older. Implementation must comply with existing state and federal laws regarding disability access, fire safety, and health standards.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Mar 18, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Becca Rausch
DDemocratic
Co
Jamie Eldridge
DDemocratic
Co
Lydia Edwards
DDemocratic
Co
Steve Owens
DDemocratic
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