DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY. ENFORCE RESTROOM LAWS.

Know Your Rights: Restroom Access is the Law

Join the fight to hold businesses accountable and ensure public restroom access for all Seattle residents as required by law.

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The Law is Clear. The Violations Are Rampant.

Seattle and across King County, large retail and grocery chains are illegally denying customers access to restroom facilities. Despite clear state and city laws mandating access, employees are often instructed to turn people away. It is a violation of the law and an affront to public health and human dignity.

From grocery stores in Capitol Hill to big-box retailers in SoDo, a pattern of neglect and deliberate obstruction has emerged. Businesses are shirking their basic responsibilities, creating unsanitary conditions, and putting the health of our community at risk—especially seniors, individuals with medical conditions, and families with children. This has to stop. We are taking action to force compliance through the Consumer Protection Act, and we need your help.

No Exceptions

Concerns over vandalism or the cost of cleaning do not exempt a business from complying with these laws.

Here are the basic requirements they are often ignoring:

Washington State - RCW 70.54.400 - Retailers must provide restroom access to customers with medical needs. Access is also required if at least three employees are working.
Seattle Public Buildings - Seattle Building Code, Ch. 11 (Accessibility) - Public-facing buildings, including retail stores, must have accessible public restrooms available during all business hours.
Seattle Food Service - Seattle Building Code, Ch. 11 (Accessibility) - Restaurants and food establishments must provide restrooms for patrons, with specific rules based on seating, square footage, and occupancy permits.
Seattle (All-Gender) - SMC § 14.07 - All single-user restrooms in public places must be labeled as "All-Gender."

Your Experience Can Help Enforce the Law

The most powerful tool we have to hold these corporations accountable is the testimony of the people they have harmed. Have you or someone you know been denied restroom access at a grocery store, service stations who sell coffee and drinks, or large retailer in Seattle? Your story is not just a complaint; it's evidence.

By sharing your experience, you can help build the legal case as we move forward with a lawsuit against all non-compliant parties. Your voice is critical to ensuring that no one else has to suffer the shame, pain, or embarrassment of being denied a basic human need or having an accident on their premise.

Take Action: Share your Experience of Being Denied Restroom Access

Ready to demand change? Fill out the form below to share your information, join the movement as a potential witness, and receive updates on our legal actions. Every submission strengthens our case and brings us one step closer to a more just and accessible Seattle.

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DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY. ENFORCE RESTROOM LAWS.

Know Your Rights: Restroom Access is the Law

The Law is Clear. The Violations Are Rampant.

No Exceptions

Your Experience Can Help Enforce the Law

Take Action: Share your Experience of Being Denied Restroom Access

BECOME A WITNESS

Please briefly describe your experience here. If applicable, please name the business, location, and approximate date. Your information will be kept confidential. We will not disclose any personal information without consent. We will never ask for money and we do not accept donations.

We will not disclose any personal information without consent

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DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY. ENFORCE RESTROOM LAWS.

Know Your Rights: Restroom Access is the Law

The Law is Clear. The Violations Are Rampant.

No Exceptions

Your Experience Can Help Enforce the Law

Take Action: Share your Experience of Being Denied Restroom Access

BECOME A WITNESS

Please briefly describe your experience here. If applicable, please name the business, location, and approximate date. Your information will be kept confidential. We will not disclose any personal information without consent. We will never ask for money and we do not accept donations.

We will not disclose any personal information without consent

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