Diaper Changing Facility Requirements
At a glance
- What: BL2026-1492 amends Title 16 of the Metropolitan Code to require diaper changing facilities in certain public restrooms.
- Where it stands: Passed second reading as amended on August 4, 2026 and passed third reading on the August 18 consent agenda (consent vote 36-0-0).
Detail
- July 21: BL2026-1492 passed first reading and was referred to the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.
- August 4: The Government Operations and Regulations Committee approved the bill with an amendment. Council Member Gadd moved passage on second reading; Council Member Allen offered Amendment No. 1, adopted by voice vote; the bill passed as amended by voice vote.
- August 18: Third reading on the consent agenda.
- The minutes do not state which restrooms are covered or the effective date.
Sources
- Metropolitan Council minutes, August 18, 2026: https://nashville.legistar1.com/nashville/meetings/2026/8/2198_M_Metropolitan_Council_26-08-18_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
- Metropolitan Council minutes, August 4, 2026: https://nashville.legistar1.com/nashville/meetings/2026/8/2197_M_Metropolitan_Council_26-08-04_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
- Metropolitan Council minutes, July 21, 2026: https://nashville.legistar1.com/nashville/meetings/2026/7/2196_M_Metropolitan_Council_26-07-21_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Log
2026-08-18 - Metropolitan Council
Passed third reading on consent.
2026-08-04 - Metropolitan Council
Amended by Allen and passed second reading.
2026-07-21 - Metropolitan Council
BL2026-1492 passed first reading; referred to Government Operations and Regulations.