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HB 478·AL·house

Public restrooms; Restroom Access Act created, penalty for violation provided for

In CommitteeFiled Feb 19, 2026
Sponsor: Ingram
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Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

Feb 19, 2026

Summary

The bill obligates retail establishments that lack a public restroom to allow customers who have qualifying medical conditions to use an employee toilet, as long as the customer provides proof of the condition and safety criteria are met. It makes refusal a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $100 and does not require any physical changes to the restroom.

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