HHS Extends Section 504 Web and Mobile Accessibility Compliance Deadlines by One Year

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued an interim final rule extending the compliance dates for web content and mobile application accessibility requirements for recipients of departmental financial assistance.

The rule amends regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, revising compliance deadlines that were originally adopted on May 9, 2024.

Revised Deadlines

The interim final rule establishes new timelines based on the size of the recipient organization:

• Recipients with 15 or more employees: The compliance date is extended by one year, moving from May 11, 2026, to May 11, 2027.
• Recipients with fewer than 15 employees: The compliance date is extended by one year, moving from May 10, 2027, to May 10, 2028.

Regulatory Details

The interim final rule took effect on May 7, 2026, and includes a request for comments. The measure applies to entities receiving financial assistance from HHS that operate websites and mobile applications covered by Section 504 regulations.

More information is available in the published notice at the Federal Register.