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PA HB456
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carol Hill-Evans
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AI Summary
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Retail establishments with employee restrooms must allow access to customers who use ostomy devices or have inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) requiring immediate toilet access
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Customers must provide written physician documentation or an identification card from a nonprofit organization serving individuals with these conditions
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Access requirements apply only when no public restroom is immediately available and when the employee restroom is not in an area posing health, safety, or security risks
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Retail establishments are not required to make physical modifications to restrooms for compliance
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Violations carry a civil penalty of up to $500, enforceable by the local magisterial district judge
Legislative Description
Providing for restroom access for certain customers of retail establishments; and imposing a penalty.
Last Action
Referred to Health
2/3/2025