(a) In general

Chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 24313 the following:

24314. Baby changing tables

(a) Definitions

In this section:

(1) ADA-compliant public restroom

The term ADA-compliant public restroom means a restroom that is not in a private accommodation and complies with the requirements set forth in section 242(a) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12162(a)).

(2) Baby changing table

The term baby changing table means an elevated structure generally designed to support and retain a child with a body weight of up to 30 pounds in a horizontal position for the purpose of allowing an individual to change the child’s diaper, including pull-out or drop-down changing surfaces.

(3) Covered passenger rail car

The term covered passenger rail car—

(A)

means a passenger rail car that—

(i)

is owned and operated by—

(I)

the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (commonly known as Amtrak); or

(II)

another intercity passenger rail service provider that—

(aa)

is the recipient or subrecipient of Federal financial assistance; or

(bb)

is a primary beneficiary of Federal financial assistance from a project for which another entity has received Federal financial assistance;

(ii)

is newly built and was solicited for purchase after the date of the enactment of the Baby Changing on Board Act; and

(iii)

has at least one restroom that is not in a private accommodation; and

(B)

does not include—

(i)

a private rail car; or

(ii)

a historical or antiquated rail passenger car (as defined in section 304(c)(2) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12184(c)(2))).

(4) Private rail car

The term private rail car means rail rolling equipment that is used only for excursion, recreational, or private transportation purposes.

(b) Baby changing tables

(1) In general

All covered passenger rail cars shall have a baby changing table in at least one restroom, and when an ADA-compliant public restroom is present in the covered passenger car, such restroom shall have a baby changing table.

(2) Signage

Each restroom described in paragraph (1) shall clearly indicate with signage the presence of a baby changing table and such baby changing tables shall be clearly identified with signage.

(b) Clerical amendment

The chapter analysis for chapter 243 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 24313 the following: