Protecting Small Businesses from Predatory Website Lawsuits Act

This bill amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) to establish a mandatory administrative process for claims related to the accessibility of consumer-facing websites and mobile applications owned by private entities. Individuals must exhaust these remedies before initiating a civil action for alleged non-compliance with ADA Title III standards. The process requires an individual to first provide direct notice to the private owner or operator of the digital platform regarding the alleged accessibility violation, allowing 180 days for remediation. If the issue remains unresolved, a formal complaint must then be filed with the Department of Justice (DOJ). The Attorney General is subsequently mandated to conduct an investigation and make a determination within 360 days . A civil action cannot be commenced until these administrative steps are fully exhausted. The Attorney General's determination of compliance, or the failure to make a determination within the specified 360 days, is considered a final administrative decision.