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CT HB05353

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety and Security Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires State Building Inspector and Codes and Standards Committee to revise State Building Code to comply substantially with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988
  • Applies to all buildings with permits issued on or after October 1, 1975, and state/municipal buildings substantially renovated after October 1, 1977
  • Requires State Building Inspector and director of Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities to jointly approve any variations or exemptions from accessibility standards
  • Mandates all existing state buildings open to the public must be accessible by sloped ramp, automatically activated door, accessible bathroom, and elevator by January 1, 2021, within available appropriations
  • Exempts residential homes from requiring variations or exemptions when constructing visitable features such as 32-inch doorway openings or first-floor accessible bathrooms
  • Takes effect October 1, 2013

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring State Buildings To Be Accessible To Persons With Disabilities.

Last Action

Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations

4/24/2013

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/24/2013
Public Safety and Security2/4/2013
Government Administration and Elections1/17/2013

Full Bill Text

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