Baby Changing on Board Act

119 S71 RS: Baby Changing on Board Act U.S. Senate 2026-04-22 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. II Calendar No. 378 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 71 [Report No. 119–118] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 13, 2025 Mr. Welch (for himself and Mrs. Blackburn ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation April 22, 2026 Reported by Mr. Cruz , with an amendment Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic A BILL To 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. . 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 public restroom The term ADA-compliant public restroom means a restroom that is not in a private accommodation and 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 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 car The term covered passenger rail car — (A) means a passenger rail car that— (i) is owned and operated by— (I) the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (commonly known as Amtrak ); or (II) another intercity passenger rail service provider that— (aa) is the recipient or subrecipient of Federal financial assistance; or (bb) is a primary beneficiary of Federal financial assistance from a project for which another entity has received Federal financial assistance; (ii) is newly built and was solicited for purchase after the date of the enactment of the Baby Changing on Board Act ; and (iii) has at least one restroom that is not in a private accommodation; and (B) does not include— (i) a private rail car; or (ii) a historical or antiquated rail passenger car (as defined in section 304(c)(2) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12184(c)(2) )). (4) Private rail car The term private rail car means rail rolling equipment that is used only for excursion, recreational, or private transportation purposes. (b) Baby changing tables (1) In general All covered passenger rail cars shall have a baby changing table in at least one restroom, and when an ADA-compliant public restroom is present in the covered passenger car, such restroom shall have a baby changing table. (2) Signage Each restroom described in paragraph (1) 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. . April 22, 2026 Reported with an amendment