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Senate committee weighs SB 84 to give businesses 120 days to fix ADA construction violations
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Senators heard more than an hour of testimony on SB 84, a bill that would give entities up to 120 days to correct construction‑related Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) violations before litigation proceeds.
Senators heard more than an hour of testimony on SB 84, a bill that would give entities a right-to-cure: 120 days to fix construction‑related disability access violations after a notice before a plaintiff can pursue litigation.
Senator Richard Niello, the bill’s sponsor, framed the measure as protecting small businesses and preserving the ADA’s remedial purpose by encouraging repair rather than quick settlements. “This bill would grant entities the ability to fix a construction related violation within 120 days of being served with a notice before a lawsuit moves forward,” he said during his presentation.
The bill drew extensive support from small business owners and trade groups. Dore Herrera, owner of Yuka’s Restaurants in Los Angeles,…
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