S 1911 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Airline Safety Information and Entertainment Access Act

This bill requires airlines to make in-flight safety videos and entertainment programming accessible to passengers with disabilities. It mandates features like open/closed captioning, American Sign Language options, and audio description for video content, plus non-visual operation controls for touchscreens, apps, and web portals used for inflight services. Airlines must comply within 180 days of the law's enactment. Passengers with disabilities can pursue legal action if airlines fail to meet these standards, with courts able to award damages and cover legal fees. The law directly affects all airlines (including foreign carriers) operating in the U.S. and ensures equal access to safety and entertainment content.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2023
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Introduced Jun 8, 2023 Last action Jun 8, 2023
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Jun 8, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Jun 8, 2023
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