Overview

This bill amends the Equality Act 2010 to improve accessibility to public buildings for disabled people, specifically addressing single steps. It mandates ramps for steps under six or twelve inches, depending on the implementation timeline.

Description

The bill modifies Section 20 of the Equality Act 2010, which concerns adjustments for disabled persons. It introduces new subsections:

• Subsection (9A): Requires ramps for single steps under six inches (effective after twelve months).
• Subsection (9B): Requires ramps for single steps under twelve inches (effective after two years).
• Subsection (9C): Excludes buildings with more than one access step from these ramp requirements.

The bill applies to England, Wales, and Scotland.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't specify direct government spending. However, the implementation of ramp installations will likely involve costs for building owners. The government may need to provide guidance or support but this is not detailed in the provided text.

Groups Affected

This bill primarily affects:

• Disabled people: Improved access to buildings.
• Building owners: Required to make adjustments if they have single steps under a certain height, incurring potential costs.

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