Bill > S06682

This bill requires public buildings that install baby diaper changing accommodations in restrooms to ensure these facilities are equally available regardless of the gender for which the restroom is designed. The requirement applies to new restrooms constructed after the bill's effective date, existing restrooms undergoing substantial renovation (defined as a construction project requiring a building permit with an estimated cost of $10,000 or more), and to the extent that such accommodations can be implemented while complying with existing disability access, fire, health, and safety standards. By mandating gender-neutral diaper changing facilities, the bill aims to provide equal convenience for all parents and caregivers, regardless of gender, when needing to change an infant's diaper in public spaces. This legislation represents a step towards creating more inclusive public facilities that recognize the shared responsibilities of caregiving across genders.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6682