DOJ Extends ADA Title II Web and Mobile Accessibility Compliance Deadlines

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) extending the compliance deadlines for web content and mobile application accessibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The rule amends regulations initially adopted on April 24, 2024, which set nondiscrimination requirements on the basis of disability for digital services, programs, and activities provided by state and local government entities.

Extended Deadlines

The revised schedule grants public bodies an additional year to meet the accessibility standards:

• Large public entities: For state and local government entities serving a total population of 50,000 or more, the compliance deadline has been extended from April 24, 2026, to April 26, 2027.
• Small public entities and special districts: For public entities serving a total population under 50,000, as well as any special district governments, the compliance deadline has been extended from April 26, 2027, to April 26, 2028.

Rule Status and Comments

The interim final rule takes effect on April 20, 2026 (published under citation 91 FR 20902, Docket No. CRT150, AG Order No. 6742-2026). Along with the rule, the Department has published a request for comments, setting a public comment deadline of June 22, 2026.

More details and the full notice can be found in the Federal Register.