S. 2191 (112th): A bill to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to prohibit the Attorney General from administering or enforcing certain accessibility regulations relating to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities.

Introduced:
Mar 14, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Jim DeMint [R-SC]
Status:
Died (Reported by Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on March 15, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 14, 2012
Reported by Committee Mar 15, 2012
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1R) (show)
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Last updated Mar 15, 2012.
6 pages

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3/14/2012--Introduced.
Amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to prohibit the Attorney General (AG) or any other individual or entity from administering or enforcing certain accessibility regulations and related guidance concerning pools provided by public entities or at public accommodations.
Prohibits regulations added under final rules issued by the AG entitled:
(1) "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in State and Local Government Services" from being administered or enforced with respect to a pool provided by a public entity, and
(2) "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities" from being administered or enforced with respect to a pool at a public accommodation.

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  • Title 42: THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Chapter 126: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
  • Subchapter II: PUBLIC SERVICES
  • Part A: Prohibition Against Discrimination and Other Generally Applicable Provisions
  • Section 12134: Regulations
  • Subchapter III: PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS AND SERVICES OPERATED BY PRIVATE ENTITIES
  • Section 12186: Regulations