legislation: 117-s-4998

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117-s-4998 117 s 4998 Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act Labor and Employment 2022-09-28 2022-09-28 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Senate Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] IL D D000622 5 Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act This bill requires employers, public entities, and public accommodations that provide goods or services through a website or online application to make those websites and applications accessible to individuals with disabilities. The requirement applies even if the good or service is offered only digitally. The Department of Justice (DOJ) must issue standards of accessibility for applicable entities to meet this requirement. The bill provides for enforcement by DOJ, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and individual civil action. It also establishes various review and reporting requirements. 2023-01-26T05:15:33Z  

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