ADA 30 Days to Comply Act
Summary
The ADA 30 Days to Comply Act would amend the Americans with Disabilities Act to create a notice-and-cure period for businesses. If enacted, the bill would give private businesses 30 days to address accessibility barriers in their physical facilities after a person with a disability notifies them of the problem. The notice must include specific details about the access barrier, where it is located, and whether the person requested assistance in removing it.
Proponents argue the bill would protect businesses, particularly small businesses, from what they characterize as frivolous lawsuits by requiring detailed notice before legal action can proceed. The bill would also prevent attorneys from collecting attorney fees in these cases. Disability rights advocates oppose the measure, arguing that the ADA has been in effect for over 30 years and businesses should already know their accessibility obligations without needing additional time to comply.
The bill has passed committee review and is eligible for a floor vote in the House, though it has not yet been enacted into law.
