Adult-size Changing Facilities in Restrooms Accessible to the Public

This week, bills HF981/SF999 were introduced to install adult-size changing facilities with the intention of creating more equitable restrooms for those disabilities. The bill would require installation of adult-size changing facilities on each floor where there is a restroom accessible to the public. The requirement would be met through either a unisex restroom or in both the men’s and women’s restroom.  
 
Adult-size changing facilities consist of: 
 
An adult-size changing table in a private location; 

• The changing table is a minimum of 24 inches wide and 71 inches long; 
  
• The changing table either sits at or is capable of being adjusted to a height of between 18 and 28 inches above the floor; 
  
• The changing table is weight-bearing to a minimum of 350 pounds; 
  
• The changing table has both a safety rail and restraint straps available;  
  
• A supply of paper table liners and disinfectant wipes; 
  
• An appropriately sized waste container used for supplies; 
  
• Nonslip flooring; 
  
• Wall-mounted hooks and a shelf for a user’s personal supplies; 
  
• A chair for the user’s attendant or caregiver;  
  
• Signage indicating presence of the adult-size changing facilities.

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Read HF981/SF999