H.R. 6453: ADA 30 Days to Comply Act

This bill, known as the ADA 30 Days to Comply Act, proposes changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that would introduce a required notice and cure period before individuals can file a civil lawsuit for accessibility violations at public accommodations. Specifically, the bill outlines the following key aspects:

Notice Requirement

Before initiating a legal action regarding alleged barriers that prevent access to a public accommodation, individuals would need to provide a written notice to the facility's owner or operator. This notice must be:

• Specific: It must clearly describe the barrier that is preventing access.
• Detail-Oriented: The notice should also include details of the incident, such as the address of the property, whether help was sought to remove the barrier, and if the barrier was temporary or permanent.

Cure Period

Once the notice is received, the owner or operator would have 30 days to respond. The response could involve either:

• Providing a written description of improvements that will be made to address the barrier, or
• If improvements are infeasible within that timeframe, demonstrating progress toward removing the barrier.

Conditions for Legal Action

Legal action could only commence if:

• The owner or operator fails to provide a written response addressing the barrier during the 30-day period, or
• If a response is provided but no substantial progress is made in removing the barrier within the same period.

Overall Purpose

The aim of this legislation is to allow public accommodation owners time to address accessibility issues after being notified, potentially reducing the number of lawsuits while still aiming to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities.

Relevant Companies

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