HB 1558 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act requiring baby diaper changing stations in certain public buildings when a restroom is installed or renovated; and imposing penalties.

HB 1558 requires public buildings to install baby diaper changing stations whenever a restroom is newly installed or renovated. This applies directly to facilities like libraries, community centers, and government offices that undergo restroom construction or updates. The bill mandates these stations be accessible and functional, with penalties imposed for failing to comply. It focuses on practical accessibility for caregivers and infants in public spaces without altering existing restroom requirements.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jun 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jun 4, 2025 Last action Apr 23, 2026

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What changed between versions

Printer's No. PN1842 → Printer's No. PN2543 · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was updated to reflect its progression through the legislative process, adding a new sponsor and noting that it has been amended and reported from committee. The text was reorganized to include new definitions for 'School Entity' and 'Secretary,' and the enforcement section was expanded to authorize investigations and specify how collected fines will be used. The effective date was modified to ensure regulations are published within 18 months, with the remainder of the act taking effect only after those regulations are finalized.

Scope change

The bill now explicitly applies to restrooms on the property of a 'School Entity,' which was not clearly defined in the previous version. Additionally, specific exemptions for school restrooms were added to the applicability section.

ELIGIBILITY

Added a new exemption stating that the requirement for baby diaper changing stations does not apply to restrooms located on the property of a School Entity.

DEFINITION

Added specific definitions for 'School Entity' (including school districts and charter schools) and 'Secretary' (Secretary of Labor and Industry).

ENFORCEMENT

Expanded the enforcement section to authorize the Secretary to investigate violations, inspect restrooms, and petition the court for subpoenas. It also clarified that fines collected will fund enforcement efforts.

TIMELINE

Changed the effective date so that the act's main provisions do not take effect until the Department publishes regulations within 18 months, whereas the regulation-writing section itself takes effect immediately.

TECHNICAL

Updated the header to reflect the new printer's number (2543) and added the new sponsor, Mullins, while noting the bill was amended and reported from committee.

Floor votes · House Apr 14, 2026

How they voted

102–99

Passed

Total votes 201

Apr 14, 2026

D Democratic102

102 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican99

99 Nay

100% Nay

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Apr 23, 2026

Committee

Referred to Labor & Industry

upper

Apr 14, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third consideration and final passage

lower

Apr 14, 2026

Lower · Passed

Re-reported as committed

lower

Apr 13, 2026

Committee

Re-committed to Appropriations

lower

Oct 29, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported as amended

lower

Jun 4, 2025

Committee

Referred to Children & Youth

lower

1 primary · 14 co-sponsors