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Introduced
02/18/2021
02/18/2021
In Committee
02/19/2021
02/19/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to include consumer facing websites and mobile applications owned or operated by a private entity, to establish web accessibility compliance standards for such websites and mobile applications, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to include consumer-facing websites and mobile applications owned or operated by private entities. It establishes web accessibility compliance standards based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level A and Level AA. The bill requires the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board to define key terms and issue regulations, and the Department of Justice to establish a complaint process. It also provides a private right of action for individuals to enforce the law's requirements after exhausting administrative remedies, and grants the Attorney General the authority to investigate and enforce violations.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. (on 02/19/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1100/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1100/BILLS-117hr1100ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1100/BILLS-117hr1100ih.pdf.pdf |
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