SB500: Relative to restroom access for certain commercial motor vehicle operators.
Engrossed
Senate
Keyword matches: ["facilities"]
Summary
This bill relates to restroom access for commercial motor vehicle operators, likely aiming to improve working conditions by ensuring truckers have access to facilities. However, without the full bill text, it is unclear if it includes provisions that could restrict access based on gender identity, impacting transgender rights. It could also positively impact women's rights by addressing inadequate facilities for women in the trucking industry.
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
- 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
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