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This bill, known as the Baby Diaper Changing Station Accessibility Act, requires public buildings with restrooms to install baby diaper changing stations when constructing new restrooms or completely renovating existing ones. The bill defines public buildings as those built with public money, retail stores over 5,000 square feet, and restaurants with 60 or more person capacity. The changing stations must be installed in restrooms regardless of gender, meet accessibility standards for people with disabilities, and be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. Buildings must also provide signage indicating the changing station's location. The law provides exceptions for certain types of facilities like industrial buildings, nightclubs, bars, health care facilities, gyms, hotels, and school properties. Enforcement is handled by the Department of Labor and Industry, with a graduated penalty system: the first violation results in a written notification, subsequent violations incur administrative fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. The department is authorized to investigate potential violations, inspect restrooms, and has the power to petition Commonwealth Court to enforce compliance. The act will take effect in stages, with some provisions becoming active 60 days after passage and the remainder taking effect when final regulations are published.

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