SB 83 Alabama Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Public entities, installation and maintenance of adult-size changing tables by public entities required; grant program created

SB 83 mandates that certain public entities install and maintain adult-size changing tables in their facilities. The bill also creates a grant program to assist these entities with the costs. Public K-12 schools and institutions of higher education are generally exempt, unless they have areas like auditoriums or gymnasiums that are frequented by the public.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 Signed Apr 17, 2025
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What changed between versions

Engrossed Enrolled · 4 edits · Apr 17, 2025
MODERATE
The bill was finalized for signature by adding certification signatures from the Senate and House speakers. Substantive policy changes include defining 'total renovation' more strictly to require the removal of all nonstructural interior elements, adding exemptions for public K-12 schools and universities (unless they have public gathering areas like stadiums), and adjusting the timeline for cost-of-living adjustments to begin in 2030 with a notification requirement before the change takes effect.
Scope change
The bill's scope was narrowed regarding exemptions for educational institutions and clarified the definition of 'total renovation' to ensure only significant overhauls trigger the new requirements.
REQUIREMENT

The definition of 'total renovation' was expanded to explicitly require the removal of all nonstructural interior walls, finishes, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to qualify for the new changing table requirements.

ELIGIBILITY

Public K-12 schools and public institutions of higher education are now exempt from the changing table requirements, unless they have specific areas frequented by the public such as auditoriums, gymnasiums, or stadiums.

TIMELINE

The requirement for the responsible authority to notify the public of cost adjustments was added to occur before the fiscal year in which the adjustment takes effect.

TECHNICAL

Certification signatures from the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House were added to indicate the bill has passed both chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
23
Key actions
8
Committee
4
Amendments
3
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 748
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee Second House
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Ways and Means General Fund)
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 202
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Orr motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 201
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Orr 1st Amendment Offered
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Orr motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 200
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Finance and Taxation Education 1st Amendment Offered (Finance and Taxation Education)
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced
Finance and Taxation Education 1st Amendment (Finance and Taxation Education)
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Finance and Taxation Education)
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Arthur Orr
RRepublican
AL
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