print this pageADA Titles III to V
Title III: Public accommodations operated by private entities.
A. Public accommodations (all business and service providers)
Law's Effective Date In general, January 26, 1992, except no lawsuits may be filed before July 26, 1992 against businesses with twenty-five (25) or fewer employees and revenues of $1 million or less; or before January 26, 1993 for businesses with ten (10) or fewer employees and revenues of $500,000 or less.
Regulations by Federal Agency July 26,1991, regulations from Attorney General. Standards must be consistent with the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ATBCB) guidelines.
Enforcement Jurisdiction For individuals, remedies identical to Title 11 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which are private right of action, injunctive relief: For Attorney General enforcement in pattern or practice cases or cases of general importance with civil penalties and compensatory damages.
B. New construction alteration to public accommodations and commercial facilities.
Law's Effective Date January 26, 1992, for alterations January 26, 1993 for new construction.
Regulations by Federal Agency Same as above.
Enforcement Jurisdiction Same as above.
C. Public transportation provided by private entities
Law's Effective Date In general January 26, 1992, but by August 26, 1990 all orders for purchases or leases of new vehicles must be for accessible vehicles. Calls for a three (3) year study of over-the-road buses to determine access needs with requirements effective July 26, 1996 to July 26, 1997.
Regulations by Federal Agency July 26,1991, regulations from Secretary of Transportation. Regulations will be based on standards issued by the ATBCB.
Enforcement Jurisdiction Same as above.
Title IV: Telecommunications
Law's Effective Date July 26, 1993, telecommunications relay services to operate twenty-four (24) hours per day.
Regulations by Federal Agency July 26, 1991, all regulations by the Federal Communications Commission.
Enforcement Jurisdiction Private right of action and Federal Communications Commission.
Title V: Miscellaneous
Law's Effective Date Effective dates of Title V are those determined by most of the analogous sections in Titles I through IV.
Regulations by Federal Agency In general, this title depicts the ADA's relationship to other laws, explains insurance issues, prohibits state immunity, provides congressional inclusion, sets regulations by ATBCB, explains implementation of each title and notes amendments to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.