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MA S125

MA S125
Providing for diaper changing stations in public buildings and accommodations


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/18/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd 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, hotels, 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 requires signage indicating the location of these changing stations, and specifies that the provisions apply to new construction as well as existing buildings undergoing substantial renovation or remodeling, with exceptions for public accommodations generally restricted to those 13 years or older. The requirements must comply with accessibility, fire, health, and safety standards.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Health
  • ‐ Infants and Children
Social Welfare
  • ‐ Family Issues

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S125 03/11/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S125.pdf 03/11/2023
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