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Committee pauses restroom-access bill after retailers and building-code concerns raised
Summary
Representative Williams’ Restroom Access Act (House Bill 3543), modeled on "Ali’s Law," was presented and then continued after retailers and a building-code expert warned of operational, safety and code compliance issues for small retailers.
House Bill 3543, described by its sponsor as a state-level version of the "Restroom Access Act" (often called Ali’s Law), was presented to the Labor, Commerce and Industry subcommittee and continued for further consideration.
Representative Ramos Williams explained the bill as a simple mandate requiring retail businesses with employee restroom facilities to permit customers and prospective purchasers to use those facilities when requested, particularly where a customer has an urgent medical need. Williams cited the origin story for "Ali’s Law," describing…
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