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Trucker Bathroom Access: New Rights and Conveniences

This act aims to ensure truck drivers have access to restrooms at locations where they deliver or pick up goods. This means drivers will not have to search for restrooms outside their workplace, improving their working conditions and comfort. The act specifies which facilities must provide access and what conditions restrooms must meet.
Key points
Truck drivers will gain the right to access restrooms at businesses where they deliver or pick up goods.
Facilities such as warehouses, distribution centers, and other commercial establishments will be required to provide access to restrooms intended for customers or employees.
Port and rail terminal operators will need to provide a sufficient number of restrooms for drayage truck operators (drivers transporting cargo short distances within ports/terminals).
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9592
Sponsor: Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]
Process start date: 2022-12-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Trucker Bathroom Access Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9592.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Truck drivers will gain the right to access restrooms at businesses where they deliver or pick up goods.
  • Facilities such as warehouses, distribution centers, and other commercial establishments will be required to provide access to restrooms intended for customers or employees.
  • Port and rail terminal operators will need to provide a sufficient number of restrooms for drayage truck operators (drivers transporting cargo short distances within ports/terminals).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Transport Labor