Public Buildings – Changing Facilities – Requirements
Sponsor: Clarence K. Lam (District 12)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 224 (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring, except under certain circumstances, that a changing facility suitable for changing the diaper of a child and providing personal care for an adult be installed in certain public restrooms in certain public buildings by October 1, 2022; requiring certain entities to report to 2-1-1 Maryland, Inc., the location of changing facilities when changing facilities are installed; requiring 2-1-1 Maryland, Inc., to maintain a list of changing facilities on its website; etc.
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Testimony (15)
MGA witness listFAV 13FavorableUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Fox, Teresa | Dreams For Kids DC | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hatcher, Laura | Hatcher Design Office | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | London, Rachel | Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | London, Rachel | Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Philip, Diana | NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Auldridge, Jillian | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Bainbridge, Julie | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Kolp, Ande | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lay, Amanda | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Lam, Senator Lamlegislator | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Sheahan, Molly | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Shewbridge, Rylielobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Tart, Kim | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Jabin, Drew | Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Robertson, Ellen | Maryland Department of General Services | Written (PDF) |