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HB 1355

Information Technology Access Act; numerous organizational changes to Act.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Elizabeth Bennett-Parker and 5 co-sponsors

Virginia bill reorganizes IT accessibility requirements and state agency oversight structures to modify how information technology accessibility compliance is managed statewide.

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Bill Summary · HB 1355

Legislative bill overview

HB 1355 reorganizes Virginia's Information Technology Access Act, making structural and operational changes to how the state manages IT accessibility requirements and compliance. The bill has been in committee consideration since early 2024, with the General Laws and Technology Committee voting to continue it into 2025.

Why is this important

IT accessibility standards directly affect how people with disabilities can access government services, educational resources, and public information systems. These organizational changes could streamline compliance procedures, clarify responsibilities across state agencies, or alter how accessibility requirements are enforced—impacting both government efficiency and public access to digital services.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of accessibility requirements: Disagreement over which systems and organizations should be covered by stricter IT accessibility standards
  • Implementation burden and costs: Questions about whether reorganization increases or decreases expenses for state agencies and institutions to achieve compliance
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Debate over whether new structures provide adequate oversight and remedies for accessibility violations, or if they weaken accountability

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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