BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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Date of Hearing: May 6, 2015
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Jimmy Gomez, Chair
AB
662 (Bonilla) - As Amended April 28, 2015
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Urgency: No State Mandated Local Program: NoReimbursable: No
SUMMARY:
This bill requires the adoption of building standards regarding
the provision of adult changing stations within commercial
places of public amusement, as defined. Specifically, this bill:
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1)Requires the Division of the State Architect (DSA), the State
Building Standards Commission (BSC), or other appropriate
state entity, by January 1, 2020, to adopt regulations
requiring a commercial place of public amusement to install at
least one adult changing station-an adult changing table
within an enclosed restroom for use by individuals with
physical disabilities who need assistance with diapering.
2)Makes the regulations applicable to new construction after
January 1, 2020, and to renovation of existing restrooms
costing over $10,000, after January 1, 2029.
3)Defines commercial place of public amusement as an auditorium,
convention center, cultural complex, exhibition hall,
permanent amusement park structure, sport arena, theater or
movie house with capacity has an occupancy of at least 1,000
people.
FISCAL EFFECT:
One-time special fund cost to DSA of $150,000 to $175,000 in
2017-18 to research and develop the regulations through the
adoption process. [Disability Access Account]
COMMENTS:
Purpose. The idea for this bill originated from Alisa Rosillo, a
Concord resident and mother of two teenage wheelchair-bound
boys. Because her young adults require diaper changing, she is
forced to limit her excursions to less than four hours or be
forced to change them on the floor. The ADA does not require
this type of facility, but it is estimated that over 53,000
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disabled persons could benefit from adult diaper changing
facilities.
Special education departments in school districts provide for
restroom accommodations, including a changing table and a lift,
so students with disabilities can comfortably and safely attend
to their needs. Disneyland and the Disney California Adventure
Park offer adult diaper changing facilities that are reportedly
used dozens of times daily without incident. It is unclear how
many facilities would be impacted by this bill, however, the
long delay in implementation is intended to provide ample time
for impacted building owners to comply.
Analysis Prepared by:Chuck Nicol / APPR. / (916)
319-2081