An Act providing for restroom access for certain customers of retail establishments; and imposing a penalty.

HB 456, the Restroom Access Act, requires Pennsylvania retail establishments with employee restrooms to allow customers with specific medical conditions to use them during business hours under defined conditions. It directly affects customers who use ostomy devices or have inflammatory bowel diseases (like Crohn's or ulcerative colitis) and cannot access a public restroom nearby. To qualify, customers must provide written physician documentation or a nonprofit-issued ID card verifying their condition. Retail businesses violating the law face a civil penalty of up to $500, but the law does not require physical changes to restrooms. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.