HJR17 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris PringleRepresentative

Republican

Session

Second Special Session 2015

Title

Congress, urged to reform the Americans with Disabilities Act

Summary

Alabama House resolution urging Congress to reform the Americans with Disabilities Act to curb predatory lawsuits while preserving and improving access for people with disabilities.

What This Bill Does

This concurrent resolution expresses Alabama's request for federal reform of the ADA. It highlights concerns about lawsuits over technical violations and endorses allowing businesses a chance to cure such violations before being sued. It aims to reduce predatory litigation and improve overall access for people with disabilities.

Who It Affects

• People with disabilities – may benefit from improved access if ADA reforms reduce predatory lawsuits.
• Businesses and property owners – may face fewer predatory lawsuits and would have a right to cure minor technical ADA violations before being sued.

Key Provisions

• Urges Congress to reform the ADA to reduce predatory lawsuits and improve overall access for people with disabilities.
• For violations that are truly technical and do not deny access, establishes a right for the business to cure the violation before being sued to reduce unnecessary litigation.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative