The Baby Changing on Board Act mandates that all Amtrak trains must have a baby changing table in at least one restroom per rail car, including in an ADA-compliant restroom and with clear signage. The bill defines terms such as ADA-compliant restroom, baby changing table, and covered passenger rail train. The purpose is to ensure that passengers, particularly parents, have access to the necessary facilities for changing a child's diaper. The bill's impact is on Amtrak's infrastructure and services, specifically focusing on enhancing the amenities available to passengers with infants or young children.
Baby Changing on Board Act
This bill requires Amtrak passenger rail trains to have a baby changing table in at least one restroom in each car, including in an Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990-compliant restroom. The bill applies to passenger rail trains that are (1) owned and operated by Amtrak, and (2) solicited for purchase after the bill's enactment for use by Amtrak.
