Bill > A06219

This bill, known as the "Traveling with Dignity Act," requires commercial places of public amusement (like auditoriums, theaters, convention centers, and sports arenas with a capacity of 2,500 or more people) and state-owned buildings to install adult changing accommodations in single-occupancy bathrooms. An adult changing accommodation is defined as a height-adjustable changing table designed to help people with disabilities who need assistance with diapering. For commercial facilities, the requirements are phased in, with newly constructed facilities needing to comply by January 1, 2026, renovated facilities meeting the standards at the time of renovation, and all existing facilities required to comply by January 1, 2033. For state-owned buildings open to the public, agencies must ensure at least one single-occupancy bathroom has an adult changing accommodation by January 1, 2029. The bill also mandates that these bathrooms be clearly marked, with their location indicated in facility directories, and requires the Commissioner of the Office of General Services, in collaboration with the Chief Disability Officer, to develop specific regulations about the dimensions and implementation of these changing accommodations. The goal is to provide more accessible and dignified facilities for individuals with disabilities who require assistance with personal care.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6219