ADA 30 Days to Comply Act

The "ADA 30 Days to Comply Act" amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) to establish a mandatory notice and remediation period before civil actions can be filed for certain accessibility violations. This bill specifically addresses lawsuits concerning the failure to remove architectural barriers in existing public accommodations. Its primary goal is to provide businesses with an opportunity to address identified accessibility issues proactively, potentially avoiding immediate litigation. Under the proposed amendment, an individual aggrieved by an architectural barrier must first provide a **written notice** to the public accommodation's owner or operator. This notice must be highly specific, enabling the owner to identify the barrier and detailing the circumstances under which access was denied, including the property address and whether assistance was requested. This ensures that the business receives clear and actionable information regarding the alleged violation. Upon receiving this specific written notice, the owner or operator is granted a **30-day period** to respond. During this time, they must either provide a written description outlining the improvements planned to remove the barrier, or begin to remove the barrier itself. If a plan is provided, the owner then has an additional 30 days to either fully remove the barrier or demonstrate substantial progress if removal is complex. A civil action can only be commenced if the owner fails to meet these requirements within the specified timeframes.