Individuals with severe disabilities and their caregivers will soon benefit from improved accessibility across the state, thanks to newly signed legislation.

Senate Bill 1089, also known as Sami’s Law, requires the installation of at least one publicly accessible adult changing station in the State Capitol building and all state rest stops.

This law, inspired by the needs of a 26-year-old woman with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, is part of a growing movement to enhance accessibility for individuals with severe disabilities, with five states having already passed similar legislation and twelve more states considering related bills. The goal of Sami’s Law is to provide individuals with disabilities and their caregivers the means to participate more fully in public life and enjoy greater dignity and comfort in their daily experiences.

Sami’s Law passed unanimously in both chambers of the General Assembly and was signed into law on August 9.