Rep. Alford and Rep. Correa Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Require Website Accessibility Under ADA
The Online Accessibility Act is currently in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce where it has been since June 29, 2026. The bill is not moving forward because it has not received a committee vote. The House committee must take action for the bill to progress further.
The bill has bipartisan support and addresses a long-standing legal gray area, but business groups and disability advocates often disagree on how to handle lawsuits.
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Small businesses that run consumer-facing websites or apps would face new compliance obligations, potential complaints, and possible fines up to $20,000 for a first violation, though the bill explicitly requires regulators to build in flexibility for smaller companies. This could mean added costs for redesigning sites but softer enforcement standards compared to larger corporations.
“Regulations established under this section shall include flexibility for small business concerns to comply with the standard under subsection (b).”
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Online Accessibility Act
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