Federal Register #2026-07663

DOJ Extends ADA Web and Mobile Accessibility Compliance Deadlines for State and Local Governments

This notice from the Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division announces an extension of compliance deadlines for web and mobile accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for state and local government entities. - Government Buyer: - Department of Justice (DOJ), Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section - Scope and Requirements: - Extends compliance dates for web content and mobile application accessibility for all public entities under Title II of the ADA - Applies to state and local governments, including special district governments - Entities with populations of 50,000 or more: new compliance deadline is April 26, 2027 - Entities with populations under 50,000 or special district governments: new compliance deadline is April 26, 2028 - Technical standard: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1 Level AA - No new substantive requirements; only deadlines are extended - Purpose is to provide additional time for compliance and reduce litigation risk - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory action, not a procurement - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Maintains requirement to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards - Applies universally to all public entities as defined by the ADA - Place of Performance/Contact: - DOJ Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section, 150 M St. NE, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20002

Description

This Interim Final Rule by the Department of Justice extends the compliance dates for web content and mobile application accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for state and local government entities. The compliance date for entities with populations of 50,000 or more is extended from April 24, 2026, to April 26, 2027, and for entities with populations under 50,000 or special district governments, from April 26, 2027, to April 26, 2028. The rule aims to provide additional time for compliance to avoid rushed efforts and litigation risks, without altering substantive requirements.

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