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MN SF2584
Bill
Status
3/10/2016
Primary Sponsor
Kari Dziedzic
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AI Summary
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Requires state and local building inspection reports for places of public accommodation to notify recipients when accessibility compliance assessment is not included and refer them to the State Council on Disability website for accessibility information.
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Establishes a pre-litigation notice requirement for attorney-represented parties alleging accessibility violations where the remedy is easily accomplishable, specifying the barrier location, citing applicable law, and allowing at least 30 days to respond.
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Prevents filing or pursuing civil actions for 60 days after notice if the defendant produces a certified professional's audit finding no violation or removes the barrier in compliance, or if parties agree on an extended removal deadline.
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Entitles plaintiffs to reasonable attorney fees for providing notice and investigating the validity of accessibility claims.
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Suspends the one-year statute of limitations for disability discrimination claims during voluntary dispute resolution processes and during the notice and response period for architectural barrier claims.
Legislative Description
Disability discrimination claims related to architectural barriers requirements establishment; building inspection reports notices requirement
Last Action
HF substituted on General Orders HF2955
5/11/2016