TITLE: Relating to diaper changing stations in restrooms in buildings accessible to the public.

SUMMARY: Relating to diaper changing stations in restrooms in buildings accessible to the public.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to diaper changing stations in restrooms in buildings accessible to the public. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter D, Chapter 341, Health and Safety Code, is amended by adding Section 341.0615 to read as follows: Sec. 341.0615. DIAPER CHANGING STATIONS. A person who engages in or contracts for the construction or renovation of any building owned, operated, or managed by the person that has one or more restrooms accessible to the public shall provide a diaper changing station in at least one restroom designated for each gender or, if applicable, in at least one restroom not designated by gender. SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act applies only to the construction or renovation of a building with restrooms accessible to the public that begins on or after the effective date of this Act. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019.