Bill > HB746

This bill amends Pennsylvania's State Government code to establish the Office of Information Technology (Office). The Office is responsible for maintaining accessibility standards for information technology (IT) systems used by public entities, such as state agencies and municipalities, to ensure individuals with disabilities have full and equal access. The bill requires public entities to develop and implement accessibility plans by specific deadlines, and grants the Office authority to establish procurement standards for adaptive technologies. The bill clarifies that it does not require the installation of accessibility software or devices for individuals without disabilities, but mandates that applications and operating systems be compatible with accessibility software.