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Committee Approves Signage, Family Restroom Measures for Rest Areas; Bill Passes Unanimously
Summary
The committee passed legislation directing the Department of Transportation to post signage for adult-sized changing tables at rest areas and to publish locations on agency websites; the bill passed 21-0 after rolling amendments into one package.
Representative Raper explained legislation requiring the Department of Transportation to install signs or symbols at rest areas and welcome centers indicating the presence of adult-sized changing tables and to publish locations of such facilities on the department website.
Sponsor said the measure builds on prior work and a $1 million grant used to add adult-sized changing tables; the bill seeks to continue that effort and make availability more visible to motorists. Representative Davis noted family restrooms would include adult changing tables and called the change "very important." Legal and committee discussion focused on folding two amendments into one package; the chair said the amendments were rolled and the committee approved the combined package by voice and recorded the vote 21-0.
Representative Raper said the measure will complement other family-restroom efforts and thanked TDOT and partners for prior work.
