THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	2932
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:

"§107-    Universal changing accommodations; state buildings. (a) Beginning July 1, 2026, any state building construction, including:

(1) The construction of new state buildings; and

(2) Improvements or renovations to existing state buildings;

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.

(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.

(c) As used in this section:

"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.

"Restroom for public use" means a restroom that is accessible to persons other than state employees.

"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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