ADA 30 Days to Comply Act
Sponsored By: Representative Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
In Committee
Summary
A 30-day notice-and-cure process would be required before filing private ADA suits over architectural barriers, while preserving existing Civil Rights Act remedies.
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- People with disabilities would need to give a written notice that identifies the barrier, the property address, whether help was requested, and whether the barrier was permanent or temporary. They could file suit if an owner fails to provide a written plan or fails to remove the barrier or make substantial progress within 30 days.
- Owners and operators of public accommodations would get a written description from which they must outline planned improvements and then 30 days to remove the barrier or show substantial progress. The notice must be specific enough to let the owner identify the barrier.
- Private civil actions for failure to remove architectural barriers could not begin until the notice is received and the 30-day remedy window ends, while the bill preserves the remedies and procedures in the Civil Rights Act and notes that a person need not make a futile gesture if there is actual notice of noncompliance.
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30-day notice-and-cure for ADA
This bill would require a written notice-and-cure process before many ADA access lawsuits. If enacted, you with a disability would need to give the owner or operator a written notice that identifies the barrier, the property address, whether you asked for help, and whether the barrier is permanent or temporary. The owner would have 30 days to give a written plan describing the improvements. If no plan is given in 30 days, you could file a civil action. If a plan is given, the owner would then have 30 days to remove the barrier or, if removal needs more time for reasons beyond the owner's control, to make substantial progress. The bill would preserve remedies under the Civil Rights Act and would not require you to take a futile step if you already have actual notice the owner will not comply.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
NY • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
CA • D
Sponsored 12/4/2025
Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21]
FL • R
Sponsored 12/10/2025
Roll Call Votes
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