Legislation Details

File #: BL2026-1492   
Type: Bill Status: First Reading
File created: 7/9/2026 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 7/21/2026 Final action:
Title: An Ordinance to amend Title 16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require diaper changing facilities in certain public restrooms.
Sponsors: Brenda Gadd, Olivia Hill

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An Ordinance to amend Title 16 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require diaper changing facilities in certain public restrooms.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That Section 16.08.012 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is hereby amended by inserting a new subsection M as follows and renumbering subsequent sections accordingly:

M. Section 2902 of the 2024 Edition of the International Building Code is hereby amended by adding Section 2902.3.7 as follows.

2902.3.7 Diaper changing stations in public toilet facilities. Each floor of a structure with one or more public toilet facilities must include:

1) at least one diaper changing station per floor in a family, assisted-use, or unisex bathroom; or

2) at least one diaper changing station for each sex per floor in a separate-sex restroom.

Section 2. That Section 16.12.130 of the Metropolitan Code is hereby amended by inserting a new subsection H as follows and renumbering subsequent sections accordingly:

H. Section 403 of the 2024 Edition of the International Plumbing Code is hereby amended by adding Section 403.7 as follows:

403.7 Diaper changing stations in public toilet facilities. Each floor of a structure with one or more public toilet facilities must include:

1) at least one diaper changing station per floor in a family, assisted-use, or unisex bathroom; or

2) at least one diaper changing station for each sex per floor in a separate-sex bathroom.

Section 3. That this ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.