Harckham advocates for new law to assist disability rights community
Spectrum News
Westchester Senator Pete Harckham is urging Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Traveling with Dignity Act, which mandates height-adjustable adult changing tables in large public facilities. This legislation aims to provide safer and more sanitary options for caregivers assisting adults with disabilities, allowing them to change without using the floor of a restroom or their vehicles. The bill has already passed both houses of the legislature and is currently awaiting the governor's signature.
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