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GA SB219

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Donzella James

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Retail establishments must allow customers with eligible medical conditions (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, or conditions requiring ostomy devices) to use employee restrooms when no public restroom is immediately accessible

  • Customers must present written documentation from a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner confirming their medical condition

  • Access requirements only apply when at least 3 employees are working, the restroom is maintained safely, and providing access does not create obvious health, safety, or security risks

  • Pharmacies and establishments with HIPAA-protected records are exempt if restroom access would allow customers to reach pharmaceuticals or protected information

  • Retail establishments receive immunity from liability for injuries or deaths resulting from restroom access (except for gross negligence), and violations constitute a misdemeanor

Legislative Description

"Restroom Access Act"; enact

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

2/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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