Bill Detail
S. 5125
Congress: 119
Title
Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026
Summary
Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026 This bill requires certain newly constructed, federally assisted housing, including single-family homes and town houses, to contain at least one level that complies with specified minimum standards of accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The standards include an accessible unit entrance, wheelchair accessible doorways, at least one wheelchair accessible bathroom, and light switches and outlets at reachable heights. An aggrieved person may commence a civil action with respect to a violation of this requirement.
Sponsor
Sen. Tammy Duckworth [D-IL]
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Status as of Nov 13, 2026, 1:16 PM · synced 2d ago
Introduced
2026-07-23
Data source mode: congress-gov
Bill Engagement
Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026 This bill requires certain newly constructed, federally assisted housing, including single-family homes and town houses, to conta…
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