Public restrooms; require business owners to keep in clean and sanitary condition.
HB 694 requires business owners in Mississippi to maintain public restrooms in a clean and sanitary condition while their business is open. It directly affects restaurants, stores, and other businesses with public restrooms, mandating regular upkeep. The Mississippi State Department of Health can inspect restrooms upon complaint and order corrective actions if violations are found. The bill, which died in committee in February 2025, would have taken effect July 1, 2025, if passed.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Jan 15, 2025
Committee
Referred To Business and Commerce
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Randy Rushing
RRepublican
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