Trucker Bathroom Access Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 15, 2022)
Trucker Bathroom Access Act
This bill expands access to restroom facilities for certain commercial truck drivers, including drayage truck operators. Drayage truck operator means the driver of any in-use on-road vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of greater than 33,000 pounds operating on or transgressing through port or intermodal rail yard property for the purpose of loading, unloading, or transporting cargo, including containerized, bulk, or break-bulk goods.
Specifically, the bill requires (1) retailers, warehouses, and other establishments to give commercial truck drivers access to existing restroom facilities when they are loading or delivering cargo; and (2) operators of ports and marine terminals to provide drayage truck operators with access to existing restrooms, additional restrooms if necessary, and parking while accessing such restrooms.
What just happenedDec 16, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseDec 15, 2022
- Dec 16, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Highways and Transit Subcommittee - Dec 15, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Dec 15, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Dec 15, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House