Mandatory Baby Changing Tables in Federally Funded Health Center Restrooms.
This law mandates that federally funded health centers must install safe and sanitary baby changing tables in their public restrooms. This change aims to significantly improve convenience and hygiene for parents and caregivers visiting these medical facilities with infants and toddlers. Additional funding is authorized to help centers comply with the new requirements.
Key points
Health centers receiving federal grants must ensure public restrooms include safe changing tables for children up to 30 pounds.
Grant funds can be used by health centers to cover the costs of acquiring and installing the required changing tables and signage.
Exceptions apply if another clearly marked, accessible changing facility is available on the same floor, or if installation requires unfeasible new construction.
Existing facilities have five years to comply, while newly constructed or substantially renovated facilities must comply immediately.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6370
Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]