HF1542 Summary

• Suspends the one-year statute of limitations for discrimination claims during voluntary dispute resolution processes, including arbitration, mediation, and grievance procedures, if the respondent provides proper written notification.

• Increases the required notice period for architectural barrier violations from 30 to 60 days before a civil action can be filed by an attorney.

• Allows an additional 30-day delay in filing suit if a business demonstrates weather prevents timely barrier removal and provides written steps and timeline for remediation.

• Creates a new requirement that if a person retains an attorney within 60 days after filing an accessibility lawsuit, the attorney must provide notice giving the defendant at least 60 days to respond, and proceedings are stayed during this period.

• Exempts non-attorneys and state/political subdivision attorneys from pre-suit notice requirements, while preserving rights of individuals with injury claims or those who filed charges with the commissioner.