Title 2. General Provisions — Subtitle 8. Changing Facilities
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. § 2-801 (2026)
Title 2. General Provisions
Subtitle 8. Changing Facilities
§ 2–801LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Changing facility” means a table or other device suitable for changing the diaper of a child under the age of 4 years and providing personal care for an adult.
(c)
(1)
“Public building” means a building, a structure, or an improved area that is:
(i)
owned by the State or a political subdivision of the State; or
(ii)
constructed for lease by the State or a political subdivision of the State.
(2)
“Public building” includes:
(i)
a public mass transportation accommodation, such as a terminal or station, that is supported by public funds; and
(ii)
an improvement of a public area used for gathering or amusement, including a public park or recreation center.
(3)
“Public building” does not include a facility that is primarily used to provide primary or secondary education.
(d)
“Public restroom” means a sanitary facility available to the general public that contains at least one toilet or urinal.
(e)
“Substantial renovation” means a construction or renovation project with an estimated cost of $30,000 or more.
Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. § 2-802 (2026)
Title 2. General Provisions
Subtitle 8. Changing Facilities
§ 2–802LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, in a public building, a changing facility suitable for changing the diaper of a child under the age of 4 years shall be installed in at least one public restroom or, if the restrooms are divided by gender, in at least one men’s public restroom and one women’s public restroom if:
(1)
the public building is constructed on or after October 1, 2019;
(2)
a public restroom is constructed in a public building on or after October 1, 2019; or
(3)
a public restroom in a public building undergoes substantial renovation on or after October 1, 2019.
(b)
Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, in a public building, a changing facility shall be installed in at least one public restroom or, if the restrooms are divided by gender, in at least one men’s public restroom and one women’s public restroom if:
(1)
the public building is constructed on or after October 1, 2022;
(2)
the public restroom is constructed in a public building on or after October 1, 2022; or
(3)
a public restroom in a public building undergoes substantial renovation on or after October 1, 2022.
(c)
A changing facility is not required to be installed under this section if a building inspector that has jurisdiction over the public building determines that the installation of a changing facility:
(1)
is not practicable; or
(2)
would result in a failure to comply with applicable building standards governing the right of access for individuals with disabilities.
(d)
(1)
The Board of Public Works, through the Department of General Services, shall adopt standards that a changing facility must meet in order to comply with the requirements of this section.
(2)
The standards shall be filed with the Secretary of State.
Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. § 2-803 (2026)
Title 2. General Provisions
Subtitle 8. Changing Facilities
§ 2–803LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Department of General Services, the University System of Maryland, and the Department of Transportation are responsible for the enforcement of this subtitle in the public buildings under each entity’s control if:
(1)
any State capital nonschool funds are used; or
(2)
construction is on State–owned land.
(b)
The governing body of a political subdivision is responsible for the enforcement of this subtitle if:
(1)
construction is not on State–owned land;
(2)
funds of the political subdivision are used; and
(3)
no State funds are used, except for State funds for school construction.
(c)
(1)
An entity responsible for the enforcement of this subtitle shall report the location of a changing facility to 2–1–1 Maryland, Inc., when the changing facility is installed.
(2)
2–1–1 Maryland, Inc., shall maintain on its website a list containing all the locations of the changing facilities reported under paragraph (1) of this subsection.