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Senate Bill 3974
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2026
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 3, 2026
Overview
Text
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The bill requires online content and applications to be accessible to individuals with disabilities, extending the Americans with Disabilities Act to digital platforms. It defines terms, empowers government agencies to set and enforce accessibility standards, and mandates access and usability. The bill impacts web content and applications, covering employment, public accommodation, and more. It establishes enforcement mechanisms, including investigations and civil actions, an advisory committee, and support for compliance. Additionally, it commissions a study on the impact of emerging technologies on individuals with disabilities, provides grants to small entities for compliance, and emphasizes consistency with existing laws.

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Introduced
Mar 3, 2026
Latest Action
Mar 3, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3974
Congress
119
Policy Area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Primary focus of measure is discrimination on basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, health or disability; First Amendment rights; due process and equal protection; abortion rights; privacy. Measures concerning abortion rights and procedures may fall under Health policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Illinois
Democrat
Massachusetts
Democrat
Massachusetts
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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Text (1)
Actions (2)
03/03/2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
03/03/2026
Introduced in Senate
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S.3974 119 Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2026
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Mar 24, 2026 5:50:09 PM