H.R. 248 · Passed House · Transportation and Public Works

Baby Changing on Board Act

Sponsor: Lauren Underwood (D-IL)

What it does

• Requires Amtrak passenger trains to have a baby changing table in at least one restroom per car.
• Requires that at least one such table be in a restroom that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Applies to trains owned and operated by Amtrak that are solicited for purchase after enactment.

Official summary

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.

Latest action

Jun 10, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation