Bill > A2547

Introduced Session

This bill would require baby diaper-changing stations in any newly constructed men's or women's public restroom that is maintained in a place of public accommodation within the State. It would also require any place of public accommodation to install changing stations during renovations to existing restrooms when, when such renovation requires a building permit and the value of the renovation is $5,000 or more. The bill would further require the owner or operator of a place of public accommodation that maintains one or more women's restrooms with a diaper changing station to maintain an equal number of men's restrooms equipped with a changing station. The bill applies to places of public accommodation with a maximum occupancy level greater than 25 people, but does not include places that deny access to children over three years of age. Failure to comply with the provisions of this bill constitutes a petty disorderly persons offense with a maximum fine of $500, which is punishable by imprisonment for up to 30 days, a civil penalty of up to $500, or both.

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JoAnn Downey (D)*,  Gabriela Mosquera (D)*,  Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D)*,  Shanique Speight (D), 

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Women and Children Committee (on 02/13/2020)

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