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Protecting Small Businesses from Lawsuits
Recent Bills/Protecting Small Businesses from Lawsuits

Protecting Small Businesses from Lawsuits

IntroducedFebruary 3, 2026
Introduced9 months ago
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Why This Matters

This bill aims to reduce lawsuits against small businesses by requiring individuals to first seek resolution for website accessibility issues before going to court. It helps ensure that businesses have a chance to fix problems before facing legal action.

If you run a small business, you may have more time to address website accessibility complaints before facing lawsuits.
Who this affects
Small business owners · Individuals with disabilities
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill requires people to try resolving website accessibility issues before suing.
  2. 2Individuals must notify website owners about accessibility problems before taking legal action.
  3. 3If the website owner does not fix the issue within 180 days, a complaint can be filed.
  4. 4The Attorney General has 360 days to investigate any complaints received.
  5. 5If the Attorney General finds no violation, individuals cannot sue for that issue.
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House Bill · HR 3417
1 of 4 · Introduced
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·Technology
Senate Bill · S 3974
1 of 4 · Introduced
Web Accessibility Standards Bill
Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2026
House Bill · HR 8882
3 of 4 · Passed House
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