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Relates to diaper changing accommodations in certain buildings
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Michaelle C. Solages
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BILL NUMBER:S5473
Title of bill
An act to amend the civil rights law, in relation to diaper changing accommodations in certain buildings
Purpose or general idea of bill
To provide equal access to diaper changing tables in restrooms in public buildings regardless of the gender for which the restroom is designed.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 adds a new section 79-o to the civil rights law to require that any public building shall provide diaper changing accommodations regardless of the gender for which the restroom is designed, and establishes that this provision applies to restrooms constructed or substantially renovated on or after the effective date of the law. It also requires compliance with laws regarding access for persons with disabilities and with existing fire, health, and safety standards.
Section 2 establishes that the act shall take effect immediately.
Justification
This legislation would correct an inequity in New York State law that does not require equal access to diaper changing tables for all genders in restrooms in public buildings. There is a misguided perception, held by many, that changing tables are only a necessary accommodation in women's restrooms, which makes it very difficult in many cases for fathers to find a suitable place to change their child's diaper.
By requiring public buildings to provide equal access to changing tables, this legislation would make it easier for men to find a place to change their child's diaper and remedy an often overlooked inequity in our state's laws.
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None.
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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