Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-110
§12149 Regulations
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 › § 12149
Summary
By July 26, 1991, the Secretary must make accessible rules for this subpart (except §12143). Those rules and §12143 must set standards for facilities and vehicles that follow the Board’s minimum guidelines under §12204.
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Title 42, §12149
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(a)In general
Not later than 1 year after July 26, 1990, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue regulations, in an accessible format, necessary for carrying out this subpart (other than section 12143 of this title).
(b)Standards
The regulations issued under this section and section 12143 of this title shall include standards applicable to facilities and vehicles covered by this part. The standards shall be consistent with the minimum guidelines and requirements issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board in accordance with section 12204 of this title.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 12149
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110