119th Congress
S. 5125: Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026
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Summary
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.
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History
- Introduced in the Senate by Tammy Duckworth.
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- Introduced in Senate
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.