HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.B. NO.
2389
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026
STATE OF HAWAII
A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating to State Facilities.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Chapter 107, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part II to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"[Underlined: §107- ] [Underlined: Universal changing accommodations; state buildings.] [Underlined: (a) Beginning July 1, 2026, any state building construction, including:]
[Underlined: (1)] [Underlined: The construction of new state buildings; and]
[Underlined: (2)] [Underlined: Improvements or renovations to existing state buildings;]
[Underlined: shall provide at least one universal changing accommodation in any restroom for public use that is designated as a family or assisted-use restroom, where feasible.]
[Underlined: (b) In each state building constructed, improved, or renovated pursuant to subsection (a), the department of accounting and general services shall conspicuously post signage indicating the location of any universal changing accommodation.]
[Underlined: (c) As used in this section:]
[Underlined: "Family or assisted-use restroom" has the same meaning as "family or assisted-use toilet room" or similar terms as defined in the Hawaii state building code.]
[Underlined: "Restroom for public use" means a restroom that is accessible to persons other than state employees.]
[Underlined: "Universal changing accommodation" means a powered, height‑adjustable adult changing station that is either floor‑ or wall-mounted and installed in an enclosed public restroom facility.]"
SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on upon its approval.
INTRODUCED BY:
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Report Title:
State Buildings; State Building Construction; Hawaii State Building Code; Universal Changing Accommodations; New Construction; Improvements; Renovation; Family Restrooms; Public Restrooms
Description:
Requires all state building construction begun on or after 7/1/2026 to provide at least 1 universal changing accommodation in each public restroom designated as a family or assisted-use restroom, where feasible.
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