2002 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 275

File Code: Public Health
Sponsored By:
Senator Hooper (By Request)
Entitled:
Retail Establishments - Immediate Restroom Access

Synopsis:

Making it a misdemeanor, subject to a fine not to exceed $50, for an employee of a retail establishment to refuse to allow a customer the use of an employee restroom facility under specified circumstances; and repealing immunity from civil liability for retail establishments and their employees.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
1/23
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/6
Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
2/26
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
COMMERCE AND BUSINESS -see also- DEALERS; TRADERS; etc
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN
PENALTIES
TOILETS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 5-635 )
Health - General
( 24-209 , 24-210 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered