Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102

§12144 Public Entity Operating a Demand Responsive System

Title 42 › CHAPTER 126 — EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES › SUBCHAPTER II — PUBLIC SERVICES › Part B — Actions Applicable to Public Transportation Provided by Public Entities Considered Discriminatory › subpart i — public transportation other than by aircraft or certain rail operations › § 12144

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

Summary

Public entities running demand‑response systems must not acquire a new vehicle after August 25, 1990 if it is not usable by people with disabilities, including wheelchair users; this is discrimination under sections 12132 and 794 unless the system provides equivalent service.

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Title 42, §12144

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If a public entity operates a demand responsive system, it shall be considered discrimination, for purposes of section 12132 of this title and section 794 of title 29, for such entity to purchase or lease a new vehicle for use on such system, for which a solicitation is made after the 30th day following July 26, 1990, that is not readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, unless such system, when viewed in its entirety, provides a level of service to such individuals equivalent to the level of service such system provides to individuals without disabilities.

Legislative History

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Effective Date

Section effective July 26, 1990, see section 231(b) of Pub. L. 101–336, set out as a note under section 12141 of this title.

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Citation

42 U.S.C. § 12144

Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102