SB 1358 Summary

• Requires state and local agencies to provide at least one safe, sanitary baby diaper changing station on each floor level containing public restrooms in new construction or renovations of public buildings with estimated costs of $10,000 or more.

• Mandates permanent food facilities to provide clean baby diaper changing stations in good repair for consumers and guests, with first violations resulting in a warning and subsequent violations subject to fines up to $250.

• Requires specific public facilities including theaters, grocery stores, sports arenas, libraries, restaurants with 50+ seats, and retail stores over 5,000 square feet to install and maintain at least one baby diaper changing station accessible to the public.

• Exempts renovations if local building inspectors determine installation is not feasible or would violate disability access standards.

• Declares that availability of baby diaper changing stations is a statewide concern applicable to charter cities and counties, with no state reimbursement required for costs related to new crimes or infraction penalties.