Obama Signs Act Requiring Baby Changing Stations In Men's Restrooms
- 8 years ago
President Obama recently signed the BABIES Act, which stands for Bathrooms Accessible in Every Situation, which requires that baby changing stations be added to both male and female restrooms in government buildings.
Government bathrooms are set to become more accommodating for parents regardless of gender.
On October 7, President Obama ratified the Bathrooms Accessible in Every Situation Act, called the BABIES Act for short, which “requires male and female restrooms in a public building to be equipped with baby changing facilities that the General Services Administration determines are physically safe, sanitary, and appropriate.”
Congressman David Cicilline, the Rhode Island Democrat who sponsored the bipartisan bill, expressed his appreciation for the president’s support. Cicilline also stated on his website that “Federal buildings are paid for by taxpayers and it's important to ensure that they are as open, as accessible, and as family-friendly as possible.”
Government bathrooms are set to become more accommodating for parents regardless of gender.
On October 7, President Obama ratified the Bathrooms Accessible in Every Situation Act, called the BABIES Act for short, which “requires male and female restrooms in a public building to be equipped with baby changing facilities that the General Services Administration determines are physically safe, sanitary, and appropriate.”
Congressman David Cicilline, the Rhode Island Democrat who sponsored the bipartisan bill, expressed his appreciation for the president’s support. Cicilline also stated on his website that “Federal buildings are paid for by taxpayers and it's important to ensure that they are as open, as accessible, and as family-friendly as possible.”