Other Laws About Non-Visual Access

The following laws cover various aspects of nonvisual access to information and communication technology. They are listed separately here because they do not pertain to government information or education.

In 2018, HB1088 was enacted into law. This law states that there must be a nonvisual access clause requirement in every bid for proposal for information and communication technology purchased by the state. It also provides for a penalty for noncompliance. Read HB 1088 in MS Word format or Read HB 1088 in PDF format.

In 2020, HB 557 was enacted into law. This law requires electric scooter companies to place tactile identification on each scooter so that blind people can identify the scooter company and complain to it along with the rest of the general public. The law also requires electric scooter companies to maintain nonvisually accessible websites and phone apps. Read HB 557 in MS Word format or Read HB 557 in PDF format.

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