HB0054In Committee

Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 12, Chapter 2; Title 13 and Title 68.

This bill requires that certain newly constructed or renovated public buildings owned, operated, or under the control of a public entity be equipped with a baby diaper changing station that is accessible to both men and women, either by placement of a station in both the men's and women's restrooms or by placement in a stand-alone unisex restroom. Each station must include signage at or near the entrance to the station indicating its location. This bill applies to a public building:<br /> <br /> (1) That is newly constructed; or<br /> (2) For which the bathrooms are being renovated and the renovation costs are not less than $10,000.<br /> <br /> This bill does not apply to a:<br /> <br /> (1) Public building if a building inspector determines that the installation of a station is not feasible or would result in a failure to comply with applicable building standards governing the right of access for persons with disabilities; or<br /> (2) Healthcare facility if the restroom is intended for one patient at a time.<br /> <br /> This bill does not create a private right of action for the enforcement of its provisions.<br /> <br />

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Overview

This bill requires that certain newly constructed or renovated public buildings owned, operated, or under the control of a public entity be equipped with a baby diaper changing station that is accessible to both men and women, either by placement of a station in both the men's and women's restrooms or by placement in a stand-alone unisex restroom. Each station must include signage at or near the entrance to the station indicating its location. This bill applies to a public building:<br /> <br /> (1) That is newly constructed; or<br /> (2) For which the bathrooms are being renovated and the renovation costs are not less than $10,000.<br /> <br /> This bill does not apply to a:<br /> <br /> (1) Public building if a building inspector determines that the installation of a station is not feasible or would result in a failure to comply with applicable building standards governing the right of access for persons with disabilities; or<br /> (2) Healthcare facility if the restroom is intended for one patient at a time.<br /> <br /> This bill does not create a private right of action for the enforcement of its provisions.<br /> <br />

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Details
Session

111th General Assembly

Introduced

January 17, 2019

Last Action

February 27, 2019

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Public Service & Employees Subcommittee of State Committee

Subjects
Public BuildingsPublic Property

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