What's happening
This bill requires public buildings in New York to provide equal access to diaper changing stations in restrooms regardless of gender.
Why it matters
Promotes equitable parenting roles. by ensuring that all caregivers, regardless of gender, have access to diaper changing stations—helping to normalize shared parenting responsibilities and challenge outdated gender norms.
Applies to both new and substantially renovated restrooms. , meaning the requirement isn’t just for future construction, but also for major upgrades to existing facilities, potentially accelerating widespread access.
Includes safeguards for accessibility and safety. , specifying that equal access must not conflict with laws related to disability access or with fire, health, and safety codes—reducing the risk of unintended negative consequences.
Defines “substantial renovation” as projects costing $10,000 or more. , providing clarity on when the law is triggered and helping building owners plan for compliance during significant restroom upgrades.
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Diaper Stations in All Restrooms
In Senate Committee · Codes · Sponsor Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3940
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 30, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. SOLAGES -- read once and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations
AN ACT to amend the civil rights law, in relation to diaper changing accommodations in certain buildings
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The civil rights law is amended by adding a new section 79-o to read as follows:
§ 79-o. Diaper changing accommodations. 1. Any public building that installs a baby diaper changing accommodation in a restroom shall ensure that the accommodation is equally available or provided regardless of the gender for which the restroom is designed.
2. The provisions of subdivision one of this section shall apply:
(a) to restrooms constructed on or after the effective date of this section;
(b) to restrooms existing on or before the effective date of this section which undergo substantial renovation; and
(c) to the extent that the provisions of subdivision one of this section may be implemented in compliance with local, state, and federal laws regarding access for persons with disabilities and with existing fire, health, and safety standards.
3. As used in this section, "substantial renovation" means a construction or renovation project requiring a building permit with an estimated cost of ten thousand dollars or more.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD04668-01-7
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