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US restroom rights: Ally's Law and the "I Can't Wait" card

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Published 2 October 2026

Versions of the Restroom Access Act (Ally's Law) have passed in 20 US states, giving people with IBD access to employee-only restrooms when no public one is available. Some states require a signed medical document; the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's free "I Can't Wait" card is often accepted. Not every business knows the law, so keep the card handy.

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Author: Wingate LD
Title: Ally's Law: Restroom Access & 20 Years of Advocacy (opens in a new tab)
Published in: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
Year: 2025

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US restroom rights: Ally's Law and the "I Can't Wait" card

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Flying: book an aisle seat near the washroom and tell the airline ahead

Road trips: pick the highway with rest stops over the scenic route