UNIVERSAL ADULT CHANGING STATIONS
HB 40, titled the "Traveling with Dignity Act," requires all state-funded facilities serving 2,500+ annual visitors - including public buildings and large commercial venues like theaters or convention centers - to install at least one gender-neutral, accessible universal adult changing station in single-occupancy restrooms. Covered facilities must comply by July 1, 2032, with earlier deadlines for renovations costing over $50,000 or new constructions receiving state funding. The bill defines these stations as height-adjustable, adult-sized changing tables available to all genders. Currently pending after being postponed indefinitely on June 3, 2025, the law aims to improve accessibility for people with disabilities or caregiving needs during public outings.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 6, 2025
Last action Jun 3, 2025
Floor votes
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Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
DO PASS, as amended, committee report adopted
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
DO PASS committee report adopted
lower
Jan 22, 2025
Introduced
Sent to House Health & Human Services Committee & House Commerce & Economic Development Committee
lower
Jan 6, 2025
Introduced
Sent to House Pre-file
lower
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Charlotte Little
DDemocratic
P
Eleanor Chávez
DDemocratic
P
Kathleen Cates
DDemocratic
P
Liz Thomson
DDemocratic
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