Bill > HB5075

This bill amends the Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act to establish a new pre-lawsuit notification process for accessibility law violations. The bill requires that before filing a civil action, a person alleging an accessibility law violation must first serve a written notice to the facility owner or responsible party, detailing specific violations. The notice must be sent via personal service or certified mail and gives the recipient 15 business days to respond in one of three ways: commit to making improvements within 120 days, challenge the violation's validity, or demonstrate that previous violations have already been corrected. If the owner chooses to make improvements, they have 120 days to complete them and can request a reasonable extension. The bill limits attorney fees for plaintiffs who file lawsuits before giving owners a chance to address violations, and it provides protection for owners who make good-faith efforts to remedy accessibility issues. The legislation defines "accessibility law" broadly to include federal and state laws ensuring access for people with disabilities in various public spaces and services. The goal is to encourage voluntary compliance and provide a structured approach to addressing accessibility violations before resorting to litigation, while still preserving the rights of individuals with disabilities to seek legal remedies if necessary.

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