Store On-Board Wheelchairs in Cabin Act of 2023
This bill requires airlines to clearly inform passengers with disabilities about their right to request on-board wheelchairs on flights with over 60 seats, including details on when wheelchairs are available (even if lavatories aren’t accessible) and how to request them. It mandates annual staff training for airline employees on assisting passengers with disabilities and using on-board wheelchairs. Airlines failing to comply face increased civil penalties, including higher fines for not providing wheelchairs or causing harm related to mobility aids. The law directly affects passengers with disabilities traveling on larger commercial flights, ensuring clearer access to mobility support during air travel.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jun 30, 2023
Last action Jul 3, 2023
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Committee
2
Jul 3, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
lower
Jun 30, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
lower
Jun 30, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Greg Stanton
DDemocratic
Co
Dina Titus
DDemocratic
Co
Donald G. Davis
DDemocratic
Co
Jefferson Van Drew
RRepublican
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