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US HR4446

US HR4446
Store On-Board Wheelchairs in Cabin Act of 2023


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Introduced
06/30/2023
In Committee
07/03/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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