Pass the ACCESS Act to create a notice-and-cure process for ADA claims so small businesses get a reasonable window to fix access issues before litigation proceeds.

Ken Calvert · California · Republican

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We can protect the disabled, small businesses, and the jobs they create by passing the ACCESS Act and giving owners with a reasonable window of time to address any disabled access issues.

Calvert backs legislation that would require notice, a short cure period, and an opportunity for small businesses to fix ADA access problems before a lawsuit can advance.

Reps. Calvert, Obernolte, Correa, and Fine Introduce Bill to Protect Small Businesses from Shakedown Lawsuits | Congressman Ken Calvert
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Mr. Calvert (for himself, Mr. Obernolte, Mr. Correa, and Mr. Fine) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

Calvert introduced H.R. 8396, the ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Sites Act of 2026, which would add education, clarify demand-letter requirements, and create a notice-and-cure period before private ADA lawsuits.

H.R. 8396 (IH) - ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Sites Act of 2026 - BILLS-119hr8396ih | Related Documents | GovInfo
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Evidence

Last Action Date Listed: April 21, 2026. Action: Mr. Calvert (for himself, Mr. Obernolte, Mr. Correa, and Mr. Fine) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Short Title: ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Sites Act of 2026.

Calvert introduced the ACCESS Act on April 21, 2026 and it was referred to Judiciary; this is a serious legislative step, but it is only introduction and referral, not passage or enactment.

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H.R. 8396 (IH) - ADA Compliance for Customer Entry to Stores and Sites Act of 2026 - BILLS-119hr8396ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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Assessments

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The promised outcome was to pass the ACCESS Act creating an ADA notice-and-cure process. As of the available current federal record, Calvert introduced H.R. 8396 on April 21, 2026, and it was referred to the House Judiciary Committee, but it has not passed either chamber or become law. Because Calvert personally introduced the bill, this is a serious legislative attempt, but introduction/referral does not fulfill a promise to pass it.

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