Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§12146 New Facilities
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 › § 12146
Summary
A public entity that builds a new facility for public transportation must make it accessible and usable for people with disabilities, including wheelchair users.
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Title 42, §12146
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For purposes of section 12132 of this title and section 794 of title 29, it shall be considered discrimination for a public entity to construct a new facility to be used in the provision of designated public transportation services unless such facility is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs.
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Effective Date
Section effective 18 months after July 26, 1990, see section 231(a) of Pub. L. 101–336, set out as a note under section 12141 of this title.
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42 U.S.C. § 12146
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102