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House passes narrow fix targeting abusive ADA demand letters after heated debate
Summary
The House approved a second substitute to House Bill 115 to give courts remedies against abusive demand-letter schemes under the Americans with Disabilities Act while exempting nonprofits and legitimate communications; a motion to delay (circle) the bill failed amid competing concerns for small businesses and disability advocates.
The Utah House on Feb. 26 passed Second Substitute House Bill 115, a measure sponsors described as a narrowly targeted response to alleged abusive demand-letter activity using the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Representative Thurston, sponsor of the bill, said Utah has seen a sharp rise in federal ADA suits and demand letters that threaten litigation unless businesses pay settlement amounts (he cited examples where one attorney filed 300 suits). Thurston argued the bill is aimed at "bad actors" who seek payment rather than remediation and that the…
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