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ADA Bill Blocked by Procedural Hurdle | San Diego News
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A controversial bill designed to shield small businesses from ADA lawsuits over minor violations has been quietly killed by legislative inaction, after its Senate sponsor, Senator Roger Niello, clashed with Assembly Judiciary Chair Ash Kalra over amendments. While Niello’s “Right to Cure” proposal enjoyed bipartisan backing, Kalra refused to schedule a hearing, calling Niello’s persistence “bullying” and arguing the bill undermined civil rights protections. Meanwhile, Kalra’s Assembly committee is advancing a competing bill that incentivizes businesses to proactively fix accessibility issues — offering legal protection if they invest in compliance. Disability rights groups now support this alternative, while business advocates lament the setback. With Niello’s bill sidelined for the second time, the legislative path forward is now clear — but the debate over balancing access and accountability rages on.
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