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Easier Access for People with Disabilities to Stores and Services

New rules aim to make public places like stores and services more accessible for people with disabilities. They introduce a requirement to notify property owners about architectural barriers and give them time to fix them before a lawsuit can be filed. The goal is to resolve accessibility issues faster without costly court cases.
Key points
Property owners of public accommodations must receive written notice of an architectural barrier and have 60 days to remove it or provide a plan before a lawsuit can be filed.
The Department of Justice will develop an educational program for property owners and local governments to help them ensure accessibility for people with disabilities.
Mediation and other dispute resolution methods will be promoted to quickly and efficiently remove architectural barriers, avoiding lengthy and expensive lawsuits.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_77
Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-42]
Process start date: 2021-01-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ACCESS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_77.

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 2021-01-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Property owners of public accommodations must receive written notice of an architectural barrier and have 60 days to remove it or provide a plan before a lawsuit can be filed.
  • The Department of Justice will develop an educational program for property owners and local governments to help them ensure accessibility for people with disabilities.
  • Mediation and other dispute resolution methods will be promoted to quickly and efficiently remove architectural barriers, avoiding lengthy and expensive lawsuits.
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. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-42].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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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