Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act

The Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act directs federal land managers to prioritize updating road management plans to ensure public lands remain accessible to motorized and off-road vehicles. It defines disability-accessible land as areas containing at least 2.5 miles of authorized roads per square mile and requires officials to keep these roads open unless there is a direct threat to safety or an immediate emergency. The bill also mandates that new road closures must be accompanied by public notice and hearings, while simultaneously encouraging the creation of new routes to support diverse recreational activities. Additionally, it establishes a legal presumption that roads should stay open, placing the burden of proof on officials who wish to close them.