New law requires changing tables in men's public bathrooms in New York

Wednesday, January 2, 2019
NEW YORK (WPVI) -- In New York, fathers will have changing tables in men's restrooms.

KTRK-TV reports, the new 2019 law changes the state's building code to require new and renovated buildings with public bathrooms to provide changing tables in both the women's and men's restroom.
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The move comes after a photo of a dad changing his child's diaper on the floor of a restroom went viral.


SQUAT FOR CHANGE: Photo of dad and baby on floor sparks call for diaper-changing stations in men's restrooms
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Photo highlights push for changing tables in all bathrooms


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