Justice Department Grants More Time for Accessible Gov Websites
Published Date: 4/20/2026
Rule
Summary
The Department of Justice is giving state and local governments more time to make their websites and apps accessible to people with disabilities. Big cities now have until April 26, 2027, and smaller places get until April 26, 2028, to meet these rules. This extension helps governments avoid rushing and spending extra money while they get everything just right.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Substantive Requirements Remain In Force
The IFR only extends the compliance dates; it does not change other parts of the 2024 rule. Covered entities remain bound by the rule's technical standards and Title II obligations, and the Department may pursue further rulemaking during the extension.
Big Cities Get One-Year Extension
State and local government entities with a total population of 50,000 or more now have until April 26, 2027 (previously April 24, 2026) to make their websites and mobile apps meet the rule's accessibility requirements.
Small Local Governments Given Extra Year
Public entities with a total population under 50,000 and any special district governments now have until April 26, 2028 (previously April 26, 2027) to comply with the web and mobile app accessibility rule.
Delay May Mean Slower Access For Disabled People
Because the compliance dates are pushed back one year, some individuals with disabilities may need to request accessible versions of certain electronic documents from public entities and wait for those requests to be fulfilled during the extension period.
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