MA S143

Bill

MA S143

Providing for diaper changing stations in public buildings and accommodations

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
01/31/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide for diaper changing stations in public buildings and accommodations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill requires all public buildings and places of public accommodation, such as restaurants and amusement parks, to install and maintain at least one private or semi-private baby diaper changing station that is accessible to any caretaker regardless of their sex, gender, or disability. The bill also mandates that clear signage indicating the location of these changing stations be posted. This requirement applies to all new public buildings and public accommodations, as well as existing ones undergoing substantial renovation. The bill ensures compliance with laws regarding accessibility for individuals with disabilities and existing fire, health, and safety standards.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Becca Rausch (D)*, Jamie Eldridge (D), Kay Khan (D), Susan Moran (D), Steve Owens (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 01/31/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S143

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S143
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S143.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2274	Relative to requiring trauma kits in public buildings	Accompanied a study order, see H5199	Similar To
H262	Providing for diaper changing stations in public buildings and accommodations	No further action taken	Similar To
H3170	Relative to prohibiting discrimination in public accommodations	Accompanied a study order, see H4969	Similar To
H4027	Relative to public accommodations for individuals with verbal communication impairments	No further action taken	Similar To
S1523	Relative to requiring trauma kits in public buildings	Accompanied a study order, see S2770	Similar To
S1568	Relative to firearms in certain public buildings	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2035	Providing for access to baby-changing stations	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S79	To require closed captioning in telecommunications in public areas	Accompanied a study order, see S2627	Similar To

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