HB 1051 Summary

• Prohibits places of employment and businesses serving the public from charging for use of required public bathroom facilities.

• Prohibits places of employment and businesses from blocking guest access to public bathroom facilities or posting "out of service" signs to prevent access.

• Applies the same public bathroom access requirements specifically to public food service establishments under sanitary regulations.

• Establishes violations as a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable under Florida Statute 775.083.

• Effective date: July 1, 2023.