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AR SB443

Bill

Status

Failed

4/24/2019

Primary Sponsor

Breanne Davis

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 27 to add Subchapter 28 requiring diaper changing accommodations in public buildings and public places

  • Defines "public building" as structures occupied by state or local government agencies and "public place" as enclosed areas open to the public, including banks, schools, healthcare facilities, restaurants, retail stores, theaters, and waiting rooms

  • Requires that any diaper changing accommodation installed in a restroom must be equally available and provided regardless of the gender for which the restroom is designed

  • Applies only to restrooms constructed on or after the effective date of the section

  • Allows implementation flexibility to comply with local, state, and federal disability access laws and existing fire, health, and safety standards

Legislative Description

To Require Diaper Changing Accommodations In Certain Buildings.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/24/2019

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/14/2019
Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/26/2019

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