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MA H212

MA H212
Requiring universal changing stations in public buildings

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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
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 the installation of universal changing stations in all newly constructed, reconstructed, or remodeled public buildings and places of public accommodation in Massachusetts, starting in 2026. The bill defines a "universal changing station" as an enclosed changing facility accessible to people of all ages and genders who require assistance with diapering. The Architectural Access Board is tasked with adopting regulations to specify the requirements for these stations, such as signage, size, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The bill also allows for exemptions in certain cases, such as when installation is not feasible or would compromise historic significance.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (49)

Angelo Puppolo (D)*,  James Arena-Derosa (D),  Jenny Armini (D),  Simon Cataldo (D),  Mike Connolly (D),  Brendan Crighton (D),  John Cronin (D),  Josh Cutler (D),  Marjorie Decker (D),  Sal DiDomenico (D),  Mindy Domb (D),  William Driscoll Jr. (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Rodney Elliott (D),  Kim Ferguson (R),  Sean Garballey (D),  Judith García (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Steven Howitt (R),  Brad Jones (R),  Patrick Kearney (D),  John Keenan (D),  John Lawn (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  David Linsky (D),  Billy MacGregor (D),  Adrian Madaro (D),  Paul McMurtry (D),  Sam Montaño (D),  Mike Moore (D),  Brian Murray (D),  Tram Nguyen (D),  Patrick O'Connor (R),  Jake Oliveira (D),  Norm Orrall (R),  Pavel Payano (D),  Adrianne Ramos (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  Jeff Roy (D),  Lindsay Sabadosa (D),  Margaret Scarsdale (D),  Dan Sena (D),  Todd Smola (R),  Tom Stanley (D),  Bruce Tarr (R),  Erika Uyterhoeven (D),  Marcus Vaughn (R),  John Velis (D),  Bud Williams (D), 

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4397 (on 02/15/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Disability Discrimination and Rights
(1 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H212 03/13/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H212.pdf 03/13/2023
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