MA S1826

Bill

Providing for access to baby-changing stations

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
12/04/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide for access to baby-changing stations. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill requires all new or substantially renovated buildings in Massachusetts that are reasonably expected to be open to the public to provide safe and equally accessible baby-changing stations in bathrooms, regardless of gender. The bill amends the existing Massachusetts General Laws to include this new requirement, which aims to ensure that all members of the public have access to appropriate facilities for changing babies.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Brendan Crighton (D), Carolyn Dykema (D), Lori Ehrlich (D), Eric Lesser (D), Patrick O'Connor (R),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 12/04/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1826

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1826
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1826.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1391	Supporting universal signs on public bathrooms	Accompanied a study order, see H5081	Similar To
S1296	Relative to the cleanliness of public rest rooms	Accompanied a study order, see S2547	Similar To
S75	Providing for diaper changing stations in public buildings and accommodations	Accompanied a new draft, see S2661	Similar To

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MA S1826

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