DOJ Extends Web Accessibility Compliance Deadlines for Local Governments
The interim final rule gives state and local governments an additional year to meet web and mobile accessibility standards.
On April 17, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued an interim final rule extending the compliance deadlines for state and local government web and mobile application accessibility requirements by one year.
The new deadlines for implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Web and Mobile Application Accessibility Rule are April 26, 2027, for entities with populations of 50,000 or more, and April 26, 2028, for entities with populations under 50,000 and special districts. The interim final rule was posted in the Federal Register on April 20.
No other aspects of the rule were changed. The extended timeline gives cities additional time to meet the technical requirements. The League of Minnesota Cities, along with the National League of Cities, will continue to advocate for further changes during this period, including potential tailored exemptions for very small jurisdictions and adjustments to technical requirements within the rule.
The interim final rule also includes instructions for submitting comments during the 60-day comment period. Cities may submit comments through the federal eRulemaking portal using RIN 1190-AA82 (Docket No. CRT150).
City leaders and staff with questions are encouraged to contact the League of Minnesota Cities.
For more information on the rule, see previous League articles and resources:
- Justice Department Signals Possible Changes to ADA Web Accessibility Rule
- Website Accessibility Recommendations for Minnesota Cities
- Prepping City Website Content for New Federal Accessibility Rule
- Making Websites More Accessible: How Cities Are Enhancing Digital Inclusion and Why It Matters
- New Website Accessibility Rules Will Impact Municipalities
