ADA 30 Days to Comply Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill adds a mandatory 'notice and cure' period before someone can sue a business for ADA architectural barrier violations. Before filing suit, a person with a disability must send written notice identifying the specific barrier. The business then has 30 days to respond with a plan to fix the barrier, and if they respond, another 30 days to remove it or show substantial progress.
Who Benefits and How
Small businesses, restaurants, retail stores, and commercial property owners benefit by getting an opportunity to fix ADA violations before facing lawsuits. This reduces exposure to legal fees and settlements from 'drive-by' ADA lawsuits. Insurance companies benefit from reduced claims. Defense attorneys may see reduced but more complex caseloads.
Who Bears the Burden and How
People with disabilities face additional procedural hurdles before accessing the courts to enforce their rights. The 30-day waiting periods delay remedies for accessibility violations. Disability rights advocates argue this reduces deterrent effect and incentives for proactive compliance. Plaintiff-side ADA attorneys face reduced caseloads and delayed fees.
Key Provisions
- Requires written notice identifying the specific architectural barrier before suit can be filed
- Gives business owner 30 days to respond with a written improvement plan
- Provides additional 30 days to remove barrier or show substantial progress
- Notice must include address, circumstances of denial, and whether barrier was permanent or temporary
- Exception if business has actual notice it does not intend to comply (futile gesture)
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Requires persons alleging ADA architectural barrier violations to provide written notice to business owners and give them 30 days to respond before filing a civil lawsuit.
Who Benefits
- Small business owners
- Commercial property owners
- Restaurants and retail stores
Who Bears Costs
- People with disabilities seeking court remedies
- Disability rights advocates
- Plaintiff-side ADA attorneys
Key Policy Areas
Civil Rights, Disability Rights, Small Business, Legal Reform
Primary Purpose
Requires persons alleging ADA architectural barrier violations to provide written notice to business owners and give them 30 days to respond before filing a civil lawsuit.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Add procedural requirements to ADA enforcement to reduce 'drive-by' lawsuits while preserving ultimate right to sue for non-compliance"
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: …
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mr. Lawler (for himself and Mr. Correa) introduced the following …
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Stakeholder Effects
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Small business owners and commercial property operators
People with disabilities seeking ADA enforcement
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
Notice that allows such owner or operator to identify the barrier to access in question
Physical features of a public accommodation that impede access by persons with disabilities
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