Congress must enact legislation to protect small businesses from predatory and unfounded lawsuits, particularly those related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These lawsuits often target small businesses for alleged ADA violations on their websites, forcing owners to settle or engage in costly court battles.

Missouri Leads the Way

Missouri recently passed a law to combat lawsuits filed under the guise of ADA violations, giving small businesses time to correct any alleged accessibility issues before facing legal action. This move sets an example for Congress to follow in protecting small business owners from baseless and frivolous lawsuits.

Several bills have been introduced in Congress to limit such lawsuits, including the Protecting Small Businesses from Predatory Website Lawsuits Act and the ADA 30 Days to Comply Act. These proposed bills aim to provide small business owners with adequate time to address any compliance issues with their websites, shielding them from unnecessary litigation.

Original reporting: NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business) — read the source article.