H.R. 5781 (112th): Inclusive Home Design Act of 2012

Introduced:
May 16, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Janice “Jan” Schakowsky [D-IL9]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on May 16, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 16, 2012
Referred to Committee May 16, 2012
Cosponsors
12 cosponsors (12D) (show)
Committees

House Financial Services

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Full Title

To require all newly constructed, federally assisted, single-family houses and town houses to meet minimum standards of visitability for persons with disabilities.

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Last updated May 16, 2012.
14 pages

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5/16/2012--Introduced.
Inclusive Home Design Act of 2012 - Requires, with exceptions, newly constructed, federally assisted single family houses and town houses to include at least one level that complies with the following accessibility features for persons with disabilities:
(1) accessible entrance,
(2) accessible interior doors,
(3) accessible environmental controls, and
(4) accessible habitable space and an accessible bathroom.
Requires:
(1) each applicant for federal financial assistance to submit compliance assurances to the relevant federal agency, and
(2) each person who arranges for design or construction of a covered dwelling to submit architectural and construction plans for state or local approval.
Prohibits federal financial assistance to a state or local government unit unless the recipient is taking certain enforcement actions with regard to covered dwellings.
Permits:
(1) private civil actions in a U.S. district court or state court for violations of this Act, and
(2) the Attorney General to commence civil actions or intervene in civil actions under this Act.

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