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US S4315

US S4315
Baby Changing on Board Act


summary

Introduced
05/09/2024
In Committee
05/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in all ADA-accessible bathrooms on passenger rail cars.

AI Summary

This bill, the Baby Changing on Board Act, requires Amtrak to install baby changing tables in all Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-accessible bathrooms on its passenger rail cars that were purchased after the bill's enactment. The bill defines a "baby changing table" as an elevated, freestanding structure designed to support a child up to 30 pounds, and a "covered passenger rail train" as an Amtrak-owned and operated train that was purchased after the bill's enactment. The bill also mandates that each ADA-compliant restroom on these trains must clearly indicate the presence of a baby changing table with signage.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 05/09/2024)

Bill Topics

Transportation
  • ‐ Mass Transportation and Safety
  • ‐ Railroads and Railroad Safety

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4315/all-info 05/10/2024
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s4315/BILLS-118s4315is.pdf 06/19/2024
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