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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1223

HB 1223: Diaper changing stations

Concerning diaper changing stations at restaurants.

Summary

  • Requires restaurants that offer a children's menu and have an occupancy of greater than 60 persons to install and maintain a diaper changing station in a restroom accessible to women and a restroom accessible to men, or a restroom accessible to both men and women.
  • Prescribes civil penalties for violations.
  • Applies to new construction and significant restroom renovations upon the effective date, and existing restaurants on December 31, 2020.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1223), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2019
  2. Out of committeeFeb 8, 2019
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Kristine Reeves (D-30)
Introduced
January 17, 2019 in the House
Last action
January 21, 2020
Companion bill
SB 5156
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1223, SHB 1223

AN ACT Relating to diaper changing stations;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Kristine Reeves (D-30)

9 co-sponsors (9 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Beth Doglio D-22My-Linh Thai D-41Zack Hudgins D-11Sharon Shewmake D-42Derek Stanford D-1Sherry Appleton D-23Vandana Slatter D-48Noel Frame D-36Nicole Macri D-43

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. House Rules "X" file. (SHB 1223)
  2. House Rules "X" file.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1223)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration. (SHB 1223)
  6. Referred to Rules 2 Consideration.
  7. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SHB 1223)
  8. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  9. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1223)
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  11. CPB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1223)
  12. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1223)
  13. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1223)
  14. Minority; without recommendation.
  15. Minority; do not pass.
  16. CPB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  17. First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business.

HB 1223 in other sessions

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