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CT HB05302

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/28/2018

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety and Security Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • State Building Inspector and Codes and Standards Committee must amend the State Building Code by January 1, 2019 to establish grab bar requirements for public bathrooms.

  • New construction or substantially rehabilitated buildings must install at least one wall-mounted grab bar and one drop-down grab bar in public bathrooms to assist persons with disabilities.

  • Amendments must follow the procedures outlined in Connecticut General Statutes section 29-252b.

  • Provision takes effect upon passage of the act.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Accessible Public Bathrooms For Persons With Disabilities.

Last Action

Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations

4/10/2018

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/10/2018
Public Safety and Security2/28/2018

Full Bill Text

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