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PA HB456

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carol Hill-Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Customers must provide written physician documentation or an identification card from a nonprofit organization serving individuals with these conditions

  • 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

  • Retail establishments are not required to make physical modifications to restrooms for compliance

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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