A bill to require all newly constructed, federally assisted, single-family houses and town houses to meet minimum standards of visitability for persons with disabilities.

Sponsor: Tammy Duckworth (Democratic-IL)July 23, 2026

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Requires new federally assisted homes to meet basic accessibility standards for people with disabilities.

This bill would require newly built homes that get federal help to meet basic standards so they are easier for people with disabilities to visit. This means homes would have features like wider doorways on one level, making it simpler for guests or residents using wheelchairs to move around. It changes how these homes are built, ensuring more accessible options for many Americans.

What Would Change

Today, there are no federal minimum standards requiring all newly constructed, federally assisted single-family houses and townhouses to meet visitability standards for persons with disabilities. This bill would make it unlawful for those involved in building these homes to fail to ensure at least one level complies with specific visitability standards, and would establish enforcement mechanisms involving federal agencies, state and local agencies, private civil actions, and the Attorney General, taking effect one year after the bill becomes law.

Key Provisions

Requires newly built, federally assisted single-family homes and townhouses to have at least one level that meets specific accessibility standards for people with disabilities.
Blocks federal housing assistance from state or local governments if their agencies do not review building plans for these new accessibility rules.
Requires builders receiving federal help to submit their construction plans to state or local agencies for approval, showing they meet the accessibility standards.
Lets people affected by violations sue builders or approving agencies for not following the new accessibility rules.
Lets the Attorney General take legal action against those who violate the new accessibility rules.

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S 5125 · 119th Congress · July 23, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10

A bill to require all newly constructed, federally assisted, single-family houses and town houses to meet minimum standards of visitability for persons with disabilities.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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