S 2984 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2023

The Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2023 requires websites and applications used by government agencies, public businesses, employers, and testing organizations to be accessible to people with disabilities. It mandates the Department of Justice and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to establish accessibility standards within 24 months of enactment, with extended timelines for small businesses. The law prohibits discrimination in digital services and creates enforcement mechanisms, including civil actions by individuals or the government, while establishing a technical assistance center to help entities comply with requirements.
Sub-Topics: Digital Government Tags: People with Disabilities
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Introduced Sep 28, 2023 Last action Sep 28, 2023
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Sep 28, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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