07-05-2025
Pennsylvania bill looks to put diaper changing stations in men's restrooms
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — A Central Pennsylvania representative has plans to introduce legislation that would help make diaper changing stations more available.
State Representative Scott Conklin released a proposal that would help support those who are raising children in Pennsylvania. According to the memo, American families are diverse and they often share the responsibility of raising children.
'As a result, diaper duty is accomplished increasingly by married dads, single dads, stay-at-home dads, two-dad families, grandfathers, uncles, and even male babysitters. Yet there continues to be a lack of baby diaper changing stations in men's restrooms,' Conklin wrote.
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He goes on to argue that the lack of changing stations negatively impacts men's ability to spend time with their children.
In 2016, the Bathroom Accessibility in Every Situation Act was passed, and it required diaper-changing stations in all public restrooms in federal buildings. Similarly, nine states have passed laws that require both men's and women's restrooms to have them.
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'I plan to introduce legislation that will require, with a few exceptions, baby diaper changing stations in new and totally renovated public restrooms. My legislation will help both men and women to utilize a space for changing baby diapers in public,' Conklin added.
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