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Lawmakers weigh bill to require universal changing stations in new public buildings
Summary
Parents, disability advocates and people with disabilities told the committee that requiring gender‑neutral, fully accessible, height‑adjustable changing tables in new and renovated public buildings would improve dignity, safety and participation for infants, adults with disabilities and caregivers.
Legislation that would require at least one universal, fully accessible changing station in newly constructed, reconstructed or substantially renovated public buildings drew widespread support at a committee hearing. Senator Rausch and Representative Garberly, sponsors of the companion bills, described accounts of parents and people with disabilities forced to change adults and children on…
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