H.R. 248

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · January 9, 2025 · Sponsor: Ms. Underwood · Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

24314. Baby changing tables.

(a) Definitions
- In this section:
  - The term ADA-compliant restroom means a restroom that complies with the requirements set forth in section 242(a) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (). 42 U.S.C. 12162(a)
  - The term baby changing table means an elevated, freestanding structure generally designed to support and retain a child with a body weight of up to 30 pounds in a horizontal position for the purpose of allowing an individual to change the child’s diaper, including pull-out or drop-down changing surfaces.
  - The term — covered passenger rail train
(b) Baby changing tables
- Baby changing tables
- (1) In general
  - All covered passenger rail trains shall have a baby changing table in at least one restroom in each car, including in an ADA-compliant restroom.
- (2) Signage
  - Each restroom described in paragraph (1) shall clearly indicate with signage the presence of a baby changing table and such baby changing tables shall be clearly identified with signage.