Online Accessibility Act

This bill would add a new section to the Americans with Disabilities Act covering websites and mobile apps that private businesses make available to the public for commercial purposes. A website or app would count as compliant if it substantially meets the WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA accessibility guidelines; otherwise the business must offer an equivalent alternative way for people with disabilities to access the content. A federal board would write the detailed rules, including flexibility for small businesses. Before suing, a person would have to notify the business, wait 60 days, and file a complaint with the Department of Justice. The Attorney General could also sue, and courts could impose civil penalties of up to $20,000 for a first violation and $50,000 for later violations.

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Sponsors

• Mark Alford Republican sponsor
• 1 cosponsors