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Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026 This bill requires certain newly constructed, federally assisted housing, including single-family homes and town houses, to contain at least one level that complies with specified minimum standards of accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The standards include an accessible unit entrance, wheelchair accessible doorways, at least one wheelchair accessible bathroom, and light switches and outlets at reachable heights. An aggrieved person may commence a civil action with respect to a violation of this requirement.
Action Timeline
2026-07-23
Introduced in Senate
2026-07-23
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did S.5125 pass?
S.5125 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does S.5125 do?
Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026 This bill requires certain newly constructed, federally assisted housing, including single-family homes and town houses, to contain at least one level that complies with specified minimum standards of accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The standards include an accessible unit entrance, wheelchair accessible doorways, at least one wheelchair accessible bathroom, and light switches and outlets at reachable heights. An aggrieved person may commence a civil action with respect to a violation of this requirement.
Who sponsored S.5125?
S.5125 was sponsored by Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois).
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