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A proposed amendment to California’s Civil and Government Codes would limit the recovery of statutory damages in connection with certain digital accessibility claims, while also requiring certain government agencies to educate covered entities on their obligations to make their websites and mobile apps accessible under California law.

The accessibility amendments are proposed in Assembly Bill

The Department of Justice recently released new guidance describing how state and local governments and businesses open to the public can make sure that their websites are accessible to people with disabilities. The guidance offers general information and also includes specific recommendations to improve the user experience.

On March 18, the Department of Justice (DOJ)