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MA H4397

MA H4397
Requiring universal changing stations in public buildings

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Introduced
02/15/2024
In Committee
02/15/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Requiring universal changing stations in public buildings

AI Summary

This bill requires that any state-owned and maintained public building in Massachusetts that is newly constructed, reconstructed, or remodeled on or after January 1, 2026 must install and maintain at least one universal changing station. A "universal changing station" is defined as an adult-sized changing table designed to hold at least 350 pounds that is located within an enclosed restroom facility and accessible to persons of any sex who require assistance with diapering. The bill also directs the state Board to adopt regulations regarding the requirements for these changing stations, including signage, safety features, and exemption criteria. The goal of the bill is to ensure that public restrooms in Massachusetts have adequate facilities for persons of any age who require assistance with changing.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (49)

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),  Angelo Puppolo (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), 

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (Joint)

Last Action

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

Bill Topics

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

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4397 02/15/2024
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4397.pdf 02/15/2024
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