Fiscal Note
Fiscal Services Division
HF 492 – Adult Changing Stations (LSB1178HV)
Staff Contact: Austin Brinks (515.725.2200) austin.brinks@legis.iowa.gov
Fiscal Note Version – New
Description
House File 492 requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to install and maintain adult
changing stations in facilities at certain rest areas as determined by the DOT. An adult
changing station is defined as an adult changing table placed within an enclosed restroom
facility or other similar facility that is for use by persons with disabilities who need assistance
with diapering.
The requirement is repealed July 1, 2026.
Background
The DOT has 38 rest areas throughout the State on several highways. Nineteen of these rest
areas are considered modern rest areas by the DOT. A full list of State rest areas is provided at
www.iowadot.gov/maintenance/rest-areas.
Assumptions
Based on consultations with external architects, the DOT believes that 19 modern rest areas
may be suitable for adult changing stations. Older rest areas may require more significant
remodeling efforts to accommodate adult changing stations. Based on consultation, the DOT
estimates the cost to install an adult changing station in a modern rest area to be between
$21,000 and $26,000.
Fiscal Impact
The DOT has not identified the number of rest areas that may be renovated in accordance with
HF 492. However, an average of four renovations per year would require annual expenditures
from the Primary Road Fund of between $84,000 and $104,000.
Sources
Legislative Services Agency
Department of Transportation
/s/ Holly M. Lyons
February 17, 2021
Doc ID 1212758212758
The fiscal note for this Bill was prepared pursuant to Joint Rule 17 and the Iowa Code. Data used in
developing this fiscal note is available from the Fiscal Services Division of the Legislative Services
Agency upon request.
www.legis.iowa.gov
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Statutes affected:
Introduced: 306C.21