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WA HB1562

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Victoria Hunt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Public buildings with required public restrooms must provide at least one baby diaper changing station in a restroom accessible to women and one accessible to men, or in one gender-neutral restroom

  • Requirements apply to new public buildings constructed after July 27, 2025, and existing buildings undergoing restroom remodels costing $15,000 or more

  • Exemptions granted when installation is not feasible, would violate disability access standards, or for single-patient health care facility restrooms not open to public use

  • First violations result in a warning letter; subsequent violations constitute a class 2 civil infraction, with exceptions if the station was removed due to improper use

  • Industrial and commercial buildings that prohibit entry to persons under 18 years of age are excluded from the definition of "public building"

Legislative Description

Increasing the availability of baby diaper changing stations.

Last Action

Effective date 7/27/2025.

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/28/2025
Local Government3/18/2025
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections3/7/2025
Rules2/11/2025
Local Government1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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