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2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Albers and 12 co-sponsors

SR 215 mandates accessible changing facilities in state and city parks, benefiting individuals with disabilities and families, promoting inclusivity in public spaces.

Senate Read and Adopted

Bill Overview

Bill Number: SR 215
Title: Requesting the Department of Accounting and General Services, Department of Land and Natural Resources, and the City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation to Provide Universal Changing Accommodations in All State Facilities, State Parks, and City and County Parks.
Status: Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD1)
Introduced: March 07, 2025
Classification: Resolution
Subject Areas: City and County of Honolulu, DAGS, DLNR, Equity, Parks and Recreation, Restrooms, State Facilities, State Parks, Universal Changing Accommodations

Purpose and Intent

The primary intent of SR 215 is to enhance accessibility and inclusivity in public facilities by requesting the relevant state and local departments to implement universal changing accommodations. This initiative aims to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their physical abilities, have access to appropriate changing facilities in state and city parks, as well as other state facilities.

Key Provisions

Universal Changing Accommodations: The resolution calls for the establishment of changing facilities that are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities, in state facilities, state parks, and city and county parks.

Collaboration Among Departments: The resolution emphasizes the need for cooperation between the Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS), the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), and the City and County of Honolulu's Department of Parks and Recreation to implement these accommodations effectively.

Impact

Affected Entities: The resolution will impact state facilities, state parks, and city and county parks, making them more accessible to individuals who require changing accommodations.

Beneficiaries: Individuals with disabilities, families with young children, and caregivers will benefit from the improved facilities, promoting equity and inclusivity in public spaces.

Legislative Process and Timeline

March 07, 2025: SR 215 was introduced.

March 12, 2025: The bill was referred to the Government Operations (GVO) and Ways and Means (WAM) committees.

March 20, 2025: The GVO committee held a public hearing and recommended the measure be passed with amendments. The vote was 3 in favor, 0 against, with 2 excused.

March 24, 2025: The report was adopted, and the bill was referred to WAM.

March 28, 2025: The referral to WAM was waived, and a one-day notice was issued.

March 31, 2025: The report and resolution were adopted, as amended (SD1).

Related Legislation

SCR 239: This bill serves as a companion measure to SR 215, indicating a broader legislative effort to address similar issues of accessibility and inclusivity.

This resolution represents a significant step towards ensuring that public facilities are equipped to meet the needs of all citizens, fostering a more inclusive environment in Hawaii's parks and recreational areas.

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