Restaurants, stores and other public buildings would be required to install baby changing stations in men’s restrooms under legislation approved Tuesday in a party line vote in the state House.

House Bill 1558 would require that baby changing stations be installed in all restrooms when the building is built or renovated.

The federal government passed the Bathrooms Accessibility in Every Situation (BABIES) Act of 2016, which requires baby diaper changing stations in all public restrooms located in federal buildings. Nine states — Arizona, California, Illinois, New York, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin — have passed similar laws.

The Department of Labor and Industry would be required to post a complaint form on its websites. Businesses found to be violating the law would get a written warning for the first violation, a $1,000 fine for a second violation, $3,000 for a third violation, and $5,000 for any additional violations. The department would use fine revenue to offset the cost of administering the program.

What’s covered?

– Restaurants with a seating capacity exceeding 60 patrons

– Retail stores exceeding 5,000 square feet in size.

– Any building constructed with public funding

What’s exempt?

– Factories

– Bars and clubs in which minors are not allowed to enter

– Schools

– Fitness clubs

– Hotel rooms

The chamber approved the legislation over objections from a variety of business groups, including the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association.

“Many restaurant operators already choose to install baby changing stations based on their customer base and business model, and they feel strongly that they should retain the flexibility to determine which amenities make sense for their operations rather than being required by law,” said Stephanie Otterson, a spokeswoman for the restaurant and lodging association.

Rep. Kate Klunk, R-York, said the labor department estimates it will cost more than $2 million to establish the program and over $500,000 annually in subsequent years. Klunk said the requirement is unnecessary because new parents are capable of changing diapers regardless of whether there are changing stations available.

“I have two children. I have changed diapers in any place you can imagine. We make it work,” she said. “We figure out a way to change our kids’ diapers. We do not need to spend money in this state when we do not have the money to spend.”

But Rep. Greg Scott, D-Mongtomery, said that as a new father, he’d appreciate being able to access changing stations with his 8-month-old daughter Leilani.

“I look forward to partnering with my partner in every aspect of parenting, and that includes changing of diapers,” he said.

The measure now goes to the Senate for consideration.