Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits initiating legal proceedings for a construction related accessibility claim for statutory damages against a defendant who employs 50 or fewer people unless the defendant has been served a letter specifying each violation and the violations have not been corrected within 120 days.

Highlights:

• Prohibits construction-related accessibility claims for statutory damages against a defendant in California unless the defendant has been notified in writing of alleged violations and has not taken corrective action within 120 days (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that defendants shall not be liable for plaintiffs’ legal fees or other costs should corrective action be taken within 120 days (Sec. 1). 

• Specifies that plaintiffs may not circumvent the aforementioned provisions by claiming that they are seeking general discrimination damages based on a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the aforementioned provisions shall only apply to defendants who employ 50 or fewer employees (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text