SB500: Relative to restroom access for certain commercial motor vehicle operators.
Vetoed
Senate
Keyword matches: ["facilities"]
Summary
This bill mandates improved restroom access for commercial motor vehicle operators, significantly enhancing working conditions and addressing a critical health and safety issue for all truckers. It particularly benefits women drivers who often face greater challenges in finding safe and accessible facilities. The bill's broad bipartisan support and unanimous committee vote indicate that prior concerns regarding LGBTQ+ and transgender rights were successfully addressed in its final form, making it a positive measure for worker welfare across the board.
Sponsors
Regina Birdsell
R - SD-019
Primary
Denise Ricciardi
R - SD-009
Co-sponsor
Donovan Fenton
D - SD-010
Co-sponsor
Gregory Hill
R - HD-02-MER
Co-sponsor
Thomas Walsh
R - HD-10-MER
Co-sponsor
Brian Labrie
R - HD-02-HIL
Co-sponsor
Peter Leishman
D - HD-33-HIL
Co-sponsor
History
- 2025-11-21 Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Transportation; Senate Journal 1
- 2025-12-09 Hearing: 01/13/2026, Room 122-123, State House, 01:15 pm; Senate Calendar 46
- 2026-01-15 Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 4-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 3
- 2026-01-29 Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; Senate Journal 2
- 2026-02-26 Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Transportation House Journal 5 P. 124
- 2026-04-07 Public Hearing: 04/14/2026 10:20 am GP 234
- 2026-04-07 Executive Session: 04/14/2026 01:00 pm GP 234
- 2026-04-28 Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/14/2026 (Vote 14-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 18 P. 10
- 2026-05-07 Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/07/2026 House Journal 12
- 2026-05-28 Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 05/21/2026); Senate Journal 14
- 2026-05-28 Enrolled (in recess of) 05/21/2026 House Journal 14
- 2026-06-22 Signed by the Governor on 06/12/2026; Chapter 136; Effective 08/11/2026
Committee Referrals
2025-11-21
Transportation
Senate
2026-02-26
Transportation
House
Calendar Events
Past Events (3)
2026-01-13
Hearing - Room 122-123, State House
2026-04-14
Hearing - GP 234
2026-04-14
Hearing - GP 234