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NY S04042
NY S04042Provides for adult changing tables to be placed within an enclosed restroom facility or other similar private facility that is for use by persons with disabilities who need help with diapering at commercial places of public amusement and state-owned buildings open to the public.
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Introduced
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
In Committee
03/31/2026
03/31/2026
Crossed Over
06/10/2025
06/10/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the civil rights law and the public buildings law, in relation to enacting the "traveling with dignity act"
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Traveling with Dignity Act," mandates the installation of adult changing accommodations, defined as height-adjustable changing tables for individuals with disabilities needing diapering assistance, in specific public facilities. For commercial places of public amusement with a maximum occupancy of 2,500 or more, such as arenas and theaters, these accommodations must be placed in single-occupancy bathrooms and clearly designated by January 1, 2027, for new construction or renovations, and by January 1, 2034, for existing facilities. Similarly, state-owned buildings open to the public will require at least one single-occupancy bathroom with an adult changing accommodation by January 1, 2030. The Office of General Services, in collaboration with the Chief Disability Officer, will establish regulations for these accommodations, including their dimensions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Pete Harckham (D)*,
Jake Ashby (R),
Michelle Hinchey (D),
John Liu (D),
Jack Martins (R),
Rachel May (D),
Steve Rhoads (R),
Rob Rolison (R),
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D),
Lea Webb (D),
Bill Weber (R),
Last Action
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE (on 03/31/2026)
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