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WA HB2052

WA HB2052
Increasing the availability of baby diaper changing stations.


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Introduced
01/08/2024
In Committee
01/31/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to increasing the availability of baby diaper 2 changing stations; adding a new section to chapter 70.54 RCW; and 3 prescribing penalties. 4

AI Summary

This bill requires public buildings with public restrooms to provide at least one baby diaper changing station in a restroom accessible to women and one in a restroom accessible to men, or in a gender-neutral restroom. The requirement applies to new public buildings and existing buildings undergoing significant remodeling, with some exceptions for certain health care facilities and cases where installation is not feasible. Violations result in a warning letter for the first offense and a civil infraction thereafter. The bill defines key terms like "baby diaper changing station" and "gender-neutral restroom."

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

House Rules "X" file. (on 02/20/2024)

Taxonomy

Health
  • ‐ Infants and Children

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