SENATE BILL 275

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