Online Accessibility Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (2026-06-30)
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What this bill does
This bill would amend the Americans with Disabilities Act to add a new section covering consumer-facing websites and mobile apps run by private companies for commercial purposes. It would require these sites and apps to be accessible to people with disabilities, setting compliance around the WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA web accessibility standards, and it directs a federal board to write detailed rules. It also creates a specific process for complaints, enforcement by the Attorney General, and lawsuits by individuals.
Who it affects
It would most affect private businesses that operate commercial websites or mobile apps, and people with disabilities who use those sites and apps, with special provisions giving small businesses flexibility in meeting the standards.
Key points
- Sets WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA as the benchmark for website and app accessibility, or requires an equivalent alternative means of access.
- Directs the Access Board to define key terms and issue regulations, and orders flexibility for small businesses.
- Requires individuals to notify the business and give it 60 days to fix problems, then file a complaint with the Department of Justice before suing.
- Allows the Attorney General to investigate, sue over patterns of discrimination, and seek civil penalties up to $20,000 for a first violation and $50,000 for later ones (no punitive damages).
- Makes a lawsuit under this title the sole remedy, requires detailed pleading of specific access barriers, and lets the Attorney General certify qualifying state or local accessibility laws.
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Supporting this bill means backing a new federal law that explicitly requires private commercial websites and apps to meet set accessibility standards, with a required complaint-and-cure process before any lawsuit can be filed.
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