To require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseReceived; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Additional sponsors: Mr. Fitzpatrick, Ms. Malliotakis, Mrs. Hayes, Mr. Jackson …
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the …
Ms. Underwood (for herself and Mr. Van Drew) introduced the …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Mandates that all new Amtrak passenger rail cars include baby changing tables in at least one restroom per car, including ADA-compliant restrooms. Requires clear signage indicating changing table locations.
Who Benefits and How
Parents traveling with infants gain access to changing facilities on Amtrak trains. Families benefit from improved convenience on rail travel. ADA accessibility maintained.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Amtrak bears cost of installing changing tables in new rail car purchases. Only applies to cars solicited after enactment, not existing fleet.
Key Provisions
- At least one baby changing table per car required
- Must include changing tables in ADA-compliant restrooms
- Clear signage required indicating changing table locations
- Applies only to new cars purchased after enactment
- Does not apply to trains Amtrak operates but does not own
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires Amtrak to install baby changing tables in restrooms on new passenger rail cars
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Improve family accessibility on public transportation"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Elevated structure designed to support child up to 30 pounds for diaper changing
Amtrak-owned trains solicited for purchase after enactment
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