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This bill, known as the Restroom Access Act, requires retail establishments with employee toilet facilities to allow certain customers with specific medical conditions to use those facilities during normal business hours under specific conditions. A "customer" is defined as an individual lawfully on the premises who uses an ostomy device or suffers from an inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. To use an employee restroom, the customer must provide either a physician's written documentation or an identification card from a nonprofit organization serving individuals with their condition. The facility can deny access if providing restroom access would create an obvious health, safety, or security risk, or if a public restroom is immediately accessible. The bill does not require retail establishments to make physical changes to their restrooms. If a retail establishment violates these provisions, they can be subject to a civil penalty of up to $500, which can be imposed by the local magisterial district judge. The act takes effect immediately and aims to provide urgent bathroom access for individuals with certain medical conditions.

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