This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding public accommodations, specifically focusing on the installation and maintenance of changing stations in restrooms. Under the new law, all buildings would be required to include changing stations that can accommodate babies, older children, and adults in all restrooms and family rooms, as opposed to the previous requirement of having at least one changing station in a single restroom. Additionally, the bill mandates that the changing stations comply with the 2024 International Business Code and requires public entities to post the locations of all changing stations on their websites.

Furthermore, the bill introduces civil penalties for non-compliance, imposing a $1,000 fine per quarter until violations are rectified. It establishes a Developmental Disabilities Grant Fund to collect these penalties, which will be used to support caregivers and individuals with disabilities. The enforcement of these provisions will be the responsibility of the Department of Administration for state agencies, and respective planning and development departments for counties and municipalities. The bill also clarifies that certain educational institutions, such as public schools and community colleges, are excluded from these requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1444, 41-1971, 35-146, 35-147