Bills · HR 6453
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6453Civil actions and liabilityArchitecture
ADA 30 Days to Comply Act
INTRO DEC 4· LAST ACTION MAR 26
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 3 / 8Introduced
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Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it changes the existing balance between protecting the rights of people with disabilities to access public spaces and the responsibilities of businesses to comply with accessibility laws. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to businesses fixing accessibility issues without needing to go to court, potentially resolving problems more quickly and at less cost for both sides. It could also reduce the number of lawsuits that some critics call 'drive-by' or 'gotcha' lawsuits, where a business is sued immediately without prior warning.
However, opponents argue that adding a waiting period could delay justice for people with disabilities, who might have to wait longer to get access to places they need. If the bill does not pass, the current system remains, where individuals can file lawsuits for ADA violations without a mandatory prior notice or 'cure' period, which supporters of the current law say is necessary to ensure immediate enforcement of civil rights.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires a written notice from an individual with a disability to a business owner before filing a civil lawsuit for an architectural barrier violation under the ADA.
This introduces a new mandatory step in the legal process for seeking ADA compliance, shifting the initial burden of notification to the individual seeking access.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a 30-day 'cure period' where the business can remove the barrier or provide a written plan for improvements, followed by another 30 days for substantial progress if a plan is provided.
This gives businesses a specific timeframe to address accessibility issues without immediately facing litigation, potentially encouraging voluntary compliance.
PROVISION 03
The written notice must specify in detail the circumstances of the denial of access, including the address of the property and whether assistance was requested.
This aims to ensure the notice provides enough specific information for the business to identify and address the exact barrier being complained about.
PROVISION 04
Exempts individuals from the notice requirement if they have actual notice that the business does not intend to comply with ADA provisions.
This provision prevents individuals from having to go through a potentially pointless notice period if non-compliance is already clear.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
R· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
125
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 1 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSMAR 26
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
MAR 26
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 8.
DEC 4
Introduced in House
DEC 4
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6453
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedDec 4, 2025
Last actionMar 26, 2026
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025
House BillHR 6453Civil actions and liabilityArchitecture
ADA 30 Days to Comply Act
INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 26, 2026
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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