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S 6682

Provides for diaper changing accommodations in certain buildings

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cordell Cleare

Requires diaper changing accommodations in certain buildings to aid parents/guardians with infants, improving access and convenience in affected facilities.

REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
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Bill Summary · S 6682

Summary of S 6682 — Provides for diaper changing accommodations in certain buildings

This Senate bill, introduced in 2025, would require diaper changing accommodations to be provided in certain buildings. The bill is currently in the Investigations and Government Operations committee after being introduced on March 19, 2025. The primary sponsor is Senator Cordell Cleare. Related companion and prior-session bills exist in the Assembly and Senate.

Purpose and intent

  • Create or expand access to dedicated diaper changing spaces for parents and guardians in qualifying buildings.
  • Improve accessibility and convenience for families, particularly for those with infants or young children, in settings where adults may be regularly present.

Key provisions (as available)

  • The bill would mandate diaper changing accommodations in specified buildings.
  • Specific criteria defining “certain buildings” and the required features of the accommodations (e.g., presence of changing stations, privacy considerations, accessibility standards, maintenance) are not detailed in the information provided.
  • No explicit enforcement mechanism, funding details, or implementation deadlines are stated in the available summary.
  • The text may also address signage, maintenance, cleaning, and accessibility requirements, but these details are not confirmed in the provided material.

Affected entities and impact

  • Targeted buildings: Likely includes public, government, or other state-designated facilities that fall under the bill’s scope (exact definitions not provided here).
  • Stakeholders: Parents/guardians, caregivers, employees and visitors of affected buildings, and building operators or state agencies responsible for compliance.
  • Potential impacts include improved parental convenience and accessibility, with possible cost considerations for retrofitting or installing changing accommodations.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: March 19, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to Investigations and Government Operations (the committee that would consider this bill’s provisions and potential amendments).
  • Legislative actions show the same referral on March 19, 2025 (duplicative entries in the record).

Relationship to other legislation

  • Related bills from prior sessions (potential companion or historical context): A 8367, A 3940, A 2323, S 8354, S 3218.
  • These related bills may reflect ongoing interest in diaper-changing accommodations across chambers or prior drafts with similar objectives.

Sponsor

  • Primary sponsor: Senator Cordell Cleare.

Next steps

  • Monitor the Judiciary/Investigations and Government Operations committee for potential amendments, hearings, or a vote.
  • Review the bill’s text for precise definitions (e.g., which buildings are covered and exact accommodation specifications) and any funding or enforcement provisions.
  • Compare with related Assembly bills for alignment or differences in scope and requirements.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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