DOJ Gives Governments Extra Time for Accessible 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
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Deadline Push for Large Public Entities
If you work for or run a State or local government entity with a total population of 50,000 or more, your deadline to make websites and mobile apps meet the ADA web-accessibility rule is moved from April 24, 2026 to April 26, 2027. The Department says this extra year is meant to reduce rushed work, unnecessary spending, and litigation risks while entities prepare to comply.
Extra Year for Small Public Entities
If you work for or run a public entity with a total population under 50,000, or a special district government, your deadline to meet the ADA web and app accessibility requirements is moved from April 26, 2027 to April 26, 2028. The Department cites limited staff, budget, and technical resources for smaller entities as the reason for the extra year.
Short-Term Delay, Mixed Effects for Disabled People
If you are a person with a disability, the rule’s one-year extensions (to April 26, 2027 for larger entities and April 26, 2028 for smaller ones) may mean you sometimes need to request accessible versions of documents or wait longer for accessible web content. The Department also says the extra time could let governments do better, more sustainable accessibility work that benefits people with disabilities in the longer run.
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