Housing and Community Development
Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026
- Introduced
- Committee
- Senate
- House
- President
- Law
- Introduced
- July 23, 2026
- Sponsor
- · D–IL
- Recorded roll calls
- None recorded
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Read FactVote summary
The bill would require newly constructed, federally assisted covered dwelling units made available for first occupancy at least one year after enactment to include at least one level meeting specified ANSI visitability standards. Applicants would provide compliance assurances and submit plans for approval by the appropriate state or local agency. The bill would authorize enforcement by federal agencies, private persons, and the Attorney General, including civil actions, damages, injunctions, and possible retrofitting.
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