119 S71 IS: Baby Changing on Board Act U.S. Senate 2025-01-13 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

II119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 71IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 13, 2025Mr. Welch (for himself and Mrs. Blackburn) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationA BILLTo require Amtrak to install baby changing tables in bathrooms on passenger rail cars.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Baby Changing on Board Act.

2.

Installation of baby changing tables on Amtrak trains

(a)

In general

Chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 24313 the following:

24314.

Baby changing tables

(a)

Definitions

In this section:(1)

ADA-compliant restroom

The term ADA-compliant restroom means a restroom that complies with the requirements set forth in section 242(a) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12162(a)).(2)

Baby changing table

The term baby changing table means an elevated, freestanding structure generally designed to support and retain a child with a body weight of up to 30 pounds in a horizontal position for the purpose of allowing an individual to change the child’s diaper, including pull-out or drop-down changing surfaces. (3)

Covered passenger rail train

The term covered passenger rail train—(A)means a passenger rail train that—(i)is owned and operated by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (commonly known as Amtrak); and(ii)was solicited for purchase after the date of the enactment of the Baby Changing on Board Act for use by Amtrak; and (B)does not include any passenger rail train that Amtrak operates, but does not own.(b)

Baby changing tables

(1)

In general

All covered passenger rail trains shall have a baby changing table in at least one restroom in each rail car, including in an ADA-compliant restroom.(2)

Signage

Such restroom shall clearly indicate with signage the presence of a baby changing table and such baby changing tables shall be clearly identified with signage.

.(b)

Clerical amendment

The chapter analysis for chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 24313 the following:24314. Baby changing tables..