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Arizona House Bill 2392 – House Government Action Committee
Establishes state-wide ADA coordinator position and appropriates funds.
STATUS: No Action
https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview?SessionID=127
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  HB 241
To amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to promote compliance through education. Directs the Disability Rights Section of the Department of Justice, in consultation with property owners and representatives of the disability rights community to establish educational programs related to compliance with the ADA.
STATUS: No Progression
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California Senate Bill 748 - Committee on the Judiciary
A bill to amend the Construction-Related Accessibility Standards Compliance Act to require any new facility to be inspected by a California-certified access specialist (CASp) with specialized knowledge of accessibility standards. Also includes a provision for reimbursement to local agencies and school districts if the CASp requires accessibility modifications to local government agency or school district facilities.
STATUS: Hearing held on May 1; Sent to the Consent Calendar (bills sent here are generally non-controversial and usually pass with little or no further discussion)
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB748
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  Concurrent Resolution USSCR29 – Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee
Recognizes the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.
STATUS: No votest taken
https://legiscan.com/gaits/search?state=US&bill=CR29
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Georgia House Bill 108 - House Judiciary Committee
Would provide for a comprehensive civil rights law protecting individuals from discrimination in housing, public accommodation and employment. Public accommodation includes access to such facilities as hotels, motels, restaurants, theaters, concert halls, arenas, etc.
STATUS: No Action - House in Recess
https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/63716
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  Concurrent Resolution HCR73 House Subcommittee on Economic Development
Language is identical to the Senate Resolution.
STATUS: No votes taken
https://legiscan.com/gaits/search?state=US&bill=CR29
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Hawaii House Bill 1413 – House Labor and Government Operations Committee
Would require that the legislature ensure that state facilities, businesses and recreational facilities meet certain accessibility requirements and be in compliance with the ADA. Would require that every state building and business include, at minimum, an entry point and two bathrooms that are in compliance with the ADA, and at least one automatic door for entry and exit.
STATUS: No Action
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1413&year=2023
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  HB 2941—Accessible Voting Act
While this bill recognizes that only 40% of polling places in 2016 were architecturally accessible, a significant portion of the bill focuses on compelling states to offer accessible websites.
In Part 7, Payments to States for Implementation of Accessibility Requirements, Federal monies may be dispensed at the discretion of the Director of the Office of Accessibility (created in this Act). Provision of funds for physical access alterations would be eligible to states and local governments that apply and are approved by the Director.
STATUS: No Action
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2941
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Minnesota Senate Bill 237 – Senate Education Finance Committee
Would establish small school district accessibility grants to make facilities improvements necessary for ADA compliance. Grants up to $150,000 would be awarded to each eligible school district
STATUS: House in Recess
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=senate&ssn=0&y=2023&f=sf237
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  SB 2481 (HB 4714 Companion Bill)
Increases the tax credit for expenditures to provide access to disabled individuals from $10,250 to $20,500. Increases the gross receipts limitation from $1 million to $2.5 million.Increases the tax credit for expenditures to provide access to disabled individuals from $10,250 to $20,500. Increases the gross receipts limitation from $1 million to $2.5 million.
STATUS: No Action
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2481
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Minnesota Senate Bill 2187 – Senate Committee on Capital Investment
Authorizes grants to eligible grantees to fund necessary arts or cultural facility building accessibility renovations to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
STATUS: No Action
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF440&ssn=0&y=2023
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  HB 77 – ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Services Act (ACCESS ACT)
Would require the development of educational programs targeted to state and local governments and property owners as to effective and efficient strategies for promoting access to public accommodations for persons with disabilities.
STATUS: No Action
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/77
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New Jersey Senate Bill 1330 – Senate Commerce Committee
Would create financial and technical assistance and set-aside programs for businesses owned…by persons with a disability and by veterans.
STATUS: No Action
https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB3317/2021
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  HB 3317 – All Station Accessibility Program Act
Proposes to provide competitive grants to assist state and local government authorities in addressing accessibility needs of legacy rail stations. Federal grants will amount to 90% of the total net cost for modifications to station facilities.
STATUS: No Action
https://legiscan.com/US/bill/HB3317/2021
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West Virginia House Bill 3463
Authorizes a study of the State Capitol and its compliance with ADA accessibility guidelines
STATUS: Sine Die (held until further notice)
https://legiscan.com/WV/text/HB3463/id/2697016/West_Virginia-2023-HB3463-Introduced.html
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  HB4756
Requires the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) to develop guidelines for exercise or equipment services providers regarding the provision of accessible exercise or fitness equipment.
STATUS: No Action
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4756/all-info
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PA SB 314 - Senate Appropriations Committee
Would appropriate more than $750 million to Penn State and more than $350 million to Temple University for renovations and upgrades to bring facilities into compliance with the ADA, and for other projects
STATUS: Introduced April 4
https://www.billtrack50.com/billdetail/1613151
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Rhode Island H6261 - House Finance Committee
Joint resolution appropriating $1 million to the town of Foster to address ADA compliance among other issues.
STATUS: Introduced April 5
https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText23/HouseText23/H6261.pdf
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