Reps Alford, Correa Introduce Bipartisan “Online Accessibility Act” to Expand Access and Protect Small Businesses

Reps Mark Alford (R-MO) and Lou Correa (DCA) introduced the Online Accessibility Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize the Americans with Disabilities Act for the digital age while protecting small businesses from abusive website lawsuits. The legislation establishes clear, uniform accessibility standards for consumer-facing websites and mobile applications and creates a structured process to ensure issues are fixed—rather than exploited. The Online Accessibility Act:

• Establishes clear federal accessibility standards for websites and mobile applications
• Requires notice and an opportunity to fix accessibility issues before legal action
• Creates a structured enforcement process through the Department of Justice
• Provides flexibility for small businesses working in good faith to comply