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Introduced
06/30/2023
06/30/2023
In Committee
07/03/2023
07/03/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require air carriers and foreign air carriers to provide on a publicly available website of the carrier information on requirements for on-board wheelchairs, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Store On-Board Wheelchairs in Cabin Act of 2023, requires air carriers and foreign air carriers to provide information on their publicly available websites about the requirements for on-board wheelchairs. Specifically, the bill mandates that airlines inform passengers about the right to request an on-board wheelchair, even if the aircraft's lavatory is not accessible, and the process for making such a request. The bill also requires annual training for airline personnel on assisting passengers with disabilities and directs the Secretary to conduct a public awareness campaign on these passenger rights. Additionally, the bill increases civil penalties for airlines that fail to equip aircraft with on-board wheelchairs or assist passengers with disabilities.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. (on 07/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4446/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr4446/BILLS-118hr4446ih.pdf |
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