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Disability Access Improvements: Education and New Procedures for Businesses

This act aims to improve access to stores and services for people with disabilities. It introduces new rules to help businesses comply with legal requirements through education and changes how accessibility issues are reported, giving businesses time to fix problems before legal action. This should speed up barrier removal and reduce litigation costs.
Key points
Education for Business Owners: The government will offer educational programs to help businesses better understand and meet accessibility requirements for people with disabilities.
New Problem Reporting Rules: Before a person with a disability can file a lawsuit for lack of access, they must first send a written notice to the business owner, detailing the problem.
Time to Fix: After receiving notice, the business owner has 60 days to provide a plan to remove the barrier or begin work. If they fail to do so, or make progress, then further legal action can be taken.
Mediation Instead of Lawsuits: The act promotes resolving disputes over architectural barriers through mediation to avoid costly and lengthy court processes.
Digital Accessibility Standards Study: A study will be conducted to determine if website accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0), accessibility widgets, or providing a phone number can offer reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_241
Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]
Process start date: 2023-01-10
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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 118_HR_241.

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 2023-01-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Education for Business Owners: The government will offer educational programs to help businesses better understand and meet accessibility requirements for people with disabilities.
  • New Problem Reporting Rules: Before a person with a disability can file a lawsuit for lack of access, they must first send a written notice to the business owner, detailing the problem.
  • Time to Fix: After receiving notice, the business owner has 60 days to provide a plan to remove the barrier or begin work. If they fail to do so, or make progress, then further legal action can be taken.
  • Mediation Instead of Lawsuits: The act promotes resolving disputes over architectural barriers through mediation to avoid costly and lengthy court processes.
  • Digital Accessibility Standards Study: A study will be conducted to determine if website accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0), accessibility widgets, or providing a phone number can offer reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
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-41].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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