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Improved Accessibility of Airline In-Flight Information and Entertainment for Disabled Passengers.

This law mandates that all visually displayed information and entertainment programming on passenger flights must be fully accessible to individuals with disabilities. This includes requiring captions, audio descriptions, and American Sign Language options for in-flight media and safety briefings. Furthermore, all entertainment systems, apps, and web portals must be operable without visual input, significantly enhancing the travel experience for passengers with visual or hearing impairments.
Key points
Airlines must provide captions (open/closed), ASL options, and audio descriptions for all in-flight videos, programs, and safety announcements.
Touchscreen entertainment systems and related apps must be designed to be operated nonvisually by passengers with disabilities.
The law establishes standards for nonvisual operation of individual video displays and airline apps/websites used for in-flight entertainment access.
Individuals whose rights are violated can sue airlines directly for damages, including compensatory and punitive relief, without prior administrative steps.
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Print number: 118_S_1911
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2023-06-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Airline Safety Information and Entertainment Access Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1911.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Airlines must provide captions (open/closed), ASL options, and audio descriptions for all in-flight videos, programs, and safety announcements.
  • Touchscreen entertainment systems and related apps must be designed to be operated nonvisually by passengers with disabilities.
  • The law establishes standards for nonvisual operation of individual video displays and airline apps/websites used for in-flight entertainment access.
  • Individuals whose rights are violated can sue airlines directly for damages, including compensatory and punitive relief, without prior administrative steps.
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 Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Transport