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MS HB803

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carolyn Crawford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Universal Changing Tables Installation Incentive Grant Program to provide financial assistance to public and private entities in Mississippi for installing universal changing tables in restroom facilities.

  • Provides grants up to $5,000 per universal changing table installed, with awards made on a first-come, first-served basis subject to available funding and department-established eligibility criteria.

  • Assigns administration of the program to the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services, which may use up to 1% of annual appropriations for program administration costs.

  • Requires the Department of Rehabilitation Services to collaborate with the Department of Archives and History and Department of Finance and Administration to protect the integrity of historic landmarks during installations.

  • Gives priority to applicants installing powered, height-adjustable tables in single-occupancy gender-neutral restrooms with minimum dimensions of 10 feet by 14.6 feet and clear signage at building entrances.

Legislative Description

"Universal Changing Tables Installation Incentive Grant Program Act"; create to provide incentives for installation of in public buildings.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Property1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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