US SB1244 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on April 30 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-04-30 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 30 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-04-30 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) to develop guidelines for exercise or fitness service providers regarding the provision of accessible exercise or fitness equipment, and extends the disabled access tax credit to providers that implement such guidelines. The Access Board must subsequently promulgate regulations, consistent with the guidelines, requiring that exercise or fitness classes and instruction provided by fitness providers are accessible to people with disabilities. The regulations also must require that each provider make at least one employee available to assist people with disabilities with using the accessible exercise or fitness equipment.
Title
Exercise and Fitness for All Act
Sponsors
Sen. Tammy Duckworth [D-IL] | Sen. Robert Casey [D-PA] | Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2019-04-30 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
Same As/Similar To
HB4561 (Related) 2019-09-27 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Subjects
Access Board
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Business expenses
Department of Justice
Disability and paralysis
Health
Income tax credits
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Small business
Sports and recreation facilities
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Business expenses
Department of Justice
Disability and paralysis
Health
Income tax credits
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Small business
Sports and recreation facilities
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1244/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1244/BILLS-116s1244is.pdf |