The bill would require certain newly built homes that receive federal assistance to include at least one level meeting a national visitability standard for people with disabilities. Covered homes include single-family houses, townhouses, modular homes, some multi-level homes, and ground-floor units in small buildings. The requirement would apply to homes first made available for occupancy one year after the bill becomes law. The bill sets out plan reviews, enforcement actions, and options for civil lawsuits.
If you are involved in designing or building a covered home with federal assistance, you would need to meet the visitability standard and submit plans for review. A person harmed by a violation could bring a civil lawsuit. The bill does not describe specific design features required by the standard.
The bill does not specify the costs of meeting or enforcing its requirements.
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