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MI SR0069
Resolution
AI Summary
- Urges U.S. Congress to enact legislation allowing small business owners a remediation period before facing litigation for alleged Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) violations
- References the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 (H.R. 620), which would provide a 120-day window for businesses to correct cited ADA violations
- Expresses concern that small businesses face increasing lawsuits for minor and correctable ADA infractions, forcing costly settlement or litigation decisions
- States the goal is to restore the ADA's original purpose of enabling access and accommodation for disabled Americans while protecting small businesses from abuse of the legal system
- Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the House, and Michigan's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
A resolution to urge the U.S. Congress to enact legislation that provides small business owners an opportunity to remedy alleged violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
6/6/2017
Committee Referrals
Government Operations6/6/2017
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