Should the Senate require new federally assisted homes to meet minimum accessibility standards for disabled people?
Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026 (S. 5125)
New single-family homes and town houses built with federal assistance would need at least one level that meets accessibility standards for people with disabilities.
- Standards include an accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible doorways, and at least one wheelchair accessible bathroom
- Light switches and outlets must be at reachable heights
- An aggrieved person may file a civil action over a violation