Baby Changing on Board Act

12/16/2024, 7:32 PM
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 711.
Bill 118 hr 8995, also known as the Baby Changing on Board Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to require all commercial passenger aircraft to be equipped with at least one baby changing table in each lavatory. This would ensure that parents traveling with young children have a safe and sanitary place to change their baby's diapers while on board.

The bill specifies that the baby changing tables must be easily accessible and meet certain safety and sanitation standards. It also requires airlines to provide appropriate signage indicating the location of the changing tables on the aircraft.

Supporters of the Baby Changing on Board Act argue that it is a necessary measure to ensure the comfort and well-being of families traveling with infants. They believe that having access to a clean and convenient changing table on board will make air travel more manageable for parents and help to prevent unsanitary conditions in the aircraft lavatories. Opponents of the bill may argue that it imposes unnecessary regulations on airlines and could potentially increase the cost of air travel. However, proponents of the legislation argue that the benefits of providing a safe and sanitary space for parents to change their baby's diapers outweigh any potential drawbacks. Overall, the Baby Changing on Board Act aims to improve the travel experience for families with young children by ensuring that commercial passenger aircraft are equipped with the necessary facilities to accommodate their needs.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 8995

Introduced on
2024-07-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/12/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 711.
Bill 118 hr 8995, also known as the Baby Changing on Board Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to require all commercial passenger aircraft to be equipped with at least one baby changing table in each lavatory. This would ensure that parents traveling with young children have a safe and sanitary place to change their baby's diapers while on board.

The bill specifies that the baby changing tables must be easily accessible and meet certain safety and sanitation standards. It also requires airlines to provide appropriate signage indicating the location of the changing tables on the aircraft.

Supporters of the Baby Changing on Board Act argue that it is a necessary measure to ensure the comfort and well-being of families traveling with infants. They believe that having access to a clean and convenient changing table on board will make air travel more manageable for parents and help to prevent unsanitary conditions in the aircraft lavatories. Opponents of the bill may argue that it imposes unnecessary regulations on airlines and could potentially increase the cost of air travel. However, proponents of the legislation argue that the benefits of providing a safe and sanitary space for parents to change their baby's diapers outweigh any potential drawbacks. Overall, the Baby Changing on Board Act aims to improve the travel experience for families with young children by ensuring that commercial passenger aircraft are equipped with the necessary facilities to accommodate their needs.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in all ADA-accessible bathrooms on passenger rail cars.

Policy Areas
Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact
Child safety and welfare
Disability and health-based discrimination
National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
Railroads

Comments

APPROVED
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Rey Alston
@glenrothers_lemon_balm_lemon_balm93213
This bill requires changing tables in men's restrooms. Who benefits from this?

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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 711.