The Restroom Emergency Access Act establishes provisions for individuals with specific medical conditions to gain emergency access to employee restroom facilities in retail establishments that do not typically allow public access. The bill defines "eligible medical conditions" to include various gastrointestinal disorders and conditions requiring ostomy devices. It mandates that retail establishments must permit access to their employee restrooms during normal business hours if certain conditions are met, such as the consumer providing written documentation of their medical condition and the restroom being maintained safely. Importantly, the bill does not require any physical modifications to the restroom facilities.

Additionally, the Act outlines the liability protections for retail establishments and their employees, stating they are immune from civil liability for injuries or deaths resulting from granting access, provided there is no gross negligence. The bill also specifies acceptable forms of written documentation from healthcare professionals and directs the Department of Health and Human Services to create a standard electronic form for this purpose. Violations of the Act can result in penalties, including a warning for first offenses and a $200 civil penalty for subsequent violations or for individuals who misuse documentation.