ADA 30 Days to Comply Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 6453
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-03-26: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 8.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-03T08:08:36Z
AI-Generated Summary
Summary of H.R. 6453 – ADA 30 Days to Comply Act
Purpose
This bill amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) to require a 30-day notice and remediation period before a person can file a civil lawsuit against the owner or operator of an existing public accommodation for failing to remove an architectural barrier to access.
Key Provisions
- Notice Requirement: Before filing a lawsuit under sections 302 or 303 of the ADA, the aggrieved person must send a written notice to the owner or operator that is specific enough to identify the barrier.
- Remediation Period:
- The owner or operator has 30 days after receiving the notice to provide a written description of planned improvements.
- If such a description is provided, the owner or operator then has an additional 30 days to remove the barrier or make substantial progress if removal requires extra time due to factors beyond their control.
- Detailed Notice Contents: The notice must include specifics such as the property address, whether assistance was requested, and whether the barrier is permanent or temporary.
- Definition of Adequate Notice: The term “notice specific enough” means information that allows the owner or operator to identify the barrier in question.
- Preservation of Existing Rights: The bill retains the general remedies under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 but adds the new notice-and-cure process as a precondition for certain barrier-related claims.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- The ADA currently allows individuals to file civil actions directly for violations without prior notice to the business.
- This legislation introduces a mandatory pre-litigation remediation window (up to 60 days total) specifically for architectural barriers in existing public accommodations, shifting enforcement from immediate court action to an opportunity for voluntary correction.
Potential Impacts
- On Businesses: Provides public accommodations with time to address barriers before facing lawsuits, potentially lowering legal costs and encouraging proactive compliance.
- On Individuals with Disabilities: May delay immediate court remedies but could lead to faster, voluntary fixes if businesses respond to notices.
- On Courts and Government: Could reduce the volume of ADA lawsuits filed, easing judicial workload; no direct effects on federal agencies or international relations are specified.
- On Enforcement: Emphasizes private-party resolution over litigation for these specific claims.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Owners and operators of public accommodations (such as stores, restaurants, and other businesses open to the public).
- Individuals with disabilities who encounter access barriers.
- Disability rights advocacy organizations.
- Attorneys who handle ADA compliance and litigation cases.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Modifies the enforcement structure of Title III of the ADA by adding procedural hurdles to lawsuits, which may affect how quickly violations are addressed in court.
- Constitutional: Raises potential questions about access to judicial remedies, though the bill preserves the right to sue after the notice period and does not eliminate remedies entirely.
- Political: Aims to address concerns about frequent or opportunistic ADA lawsuits while maintaining the law’s core accessibility goals.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Cosponsors (3)
Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46], Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21], Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]
Recent Actions
- 2026-03-26: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 8.
- 2026-03-26: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-12-04: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2025-12-04: Introduced in House
- 2025-12-04: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- ADA 30 Days to Comply Act — issued 2025-12-04 — PDF (4 pages)