2002 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 711

File Code: Business Regulation and Occupations
Sponsored By:
Senator Colburn
Entitled:
Public Lodging - Individuals with Disabilities - Accessible Rooms and Platform Lifts

Synopsis:

Requiring a place of public lodging four floors or higher to provide a specified accessible room, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities, to an individual with a disability; requiring a place of public lodging four floors or higher to install a platform lift on every other floor; requiring training for personnel regarding the operation of a platform lift; requiring staff to note the use of an accessible room in order to advise emergency personnel; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/1
First Reading Finance
2/27
Hearing 3/20 at 1:00 p.m.
3/22
Unfavorable Report by Finance
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
DISABILITIES -see also- BLIND; DEAF; DEVELOPMENTAL
ELEVATORS
EQUIPMENT -see also- MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
HOTELS AND MOTELS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Business Regulation
( 15-102 , 15-108 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered