HR 4446 United States House · 118th Congress

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.
Sub-Topics: Airports
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2023
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Introduced Jun 30, 2023 Last action Jul 3, 2023
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Jul 3, 2023
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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Jun 30, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Jun 30, 2023
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