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Introduced
01/17/2017
01/17/2017
In Committee
02/16/2017
02/16/2017
Crossed Over
01/26/2017
01/26/2017
Passed
Dead
03/18/2017
03/18/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC RESTROOMS; REQUIRING THAT BABY CHANGING FACILITIES BE EQUALLY AVAILABLE TO MEN AND WOMEN IN RESTROOMS IN A PLACE OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION; PROVIDING FOR FINES.
AI Summary
This bill requires that all places of public accommodation, such as restaurants, theaters, and hospitals, provide baby changing facilities in both the men's and women's restrooms. The bill applies to new construction or substantial renovations, and provides exceptions for restrooms that are not publicly accessible or have clear signage directing people to another restroom with a changing facility. The Construction Industries Division is tasked with developing and adopting rules to govern these baby changing facilities, and the Division can impose fines of up to $250 for violations of the law or the corresponding rules.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
[LD 31] Do pass, as amended, committee report adopted (on 02/16/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=106&year=17 |
| BillText | http://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/17%20Regular/bills/house/HB0106.pdf |
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