Text of ME LD 93 (2024)
An Act to Ensure Access for All Caregivers to Diaper Changing Stations in State Buildings Open to the Public
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131st MAINE LEGISLATURE
FIRST REGULAR SESSION-2023
Legislative Document
No. 93
H.P. 61
House of Representatives, January 9, 2023
An Act to Ensure Access for All Caregivers to Diaper Changing
Stations in Public Restrooms
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
ROBERT B. HUNT
Clerk
Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield.
Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset and
Representative: ROBERTS of South Berwick, Senator: CURRY of Waldo.
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Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
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Sec. 1. 22 MRSA c. 279 is enacted to read:
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CHAPTER 279
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DIAPER CHANGING STATIONS
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§1700-C. Diaper changing stations in public restrooms required
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1. Definition. As used in this section, "diaper changing station" means a table or other
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device suitable for changing the diaper of a child who has not attained 4 years of age.
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2. Requirement. Except as provided in subsection 3, all public restrooms must be
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equipped with a diaper changing station that is physically safe, sanitary and appropriate.
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The diaper changing station must be accessible to individuals with disabilities.
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3. Exceptions. A public restroom is not subject to the requirements of subsection 2 if
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the restroom:
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A. Has conspicuous signage directing individuals to the location of another restroom
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on the same floor with a diaper changing station that is accessible to the individual; or
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B. Would require construction in order to install a diaper changing station and the cost
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of construction is not feasible.
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4. Rulemaking. The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules
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adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter
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375, subchapter 2-A.
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SUMMARY
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This bill requires, with certain exceptions, all public restrooms to be equipped with a
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diaper changing station. It directs the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt
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rules to implement this requirement.
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