Overview

This bill amends the Equality Act 2010 to improve access to public buildings for disabled people, specifically focusing on the removal or modification of single steps. It introduces requirements for ramps to replace steps of less than 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 adds three new subsections:

• Subsection 9A: Requires ramps to replace single steps less than six inches high (effective one year after the bill's passage).
• Subsection 9B: Requires ramps to replace single steps less than twelve inches high (effective two years after the bill's passage).
• Subsection 9C: Exempts buildings with more than one access step from these requirements.

The bill applies to England, Wales, and Scotland.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly allocate any specific government funding. However, the implementation of the new requirements will likely involve costs for building owners to make the necessary adjustments. The exact financial impact is unknown and will vary depending on the number of affected buildings.

Groups Affected

This bill primarily affects:

• Disabled people: Will benefit from improved access to public buildings.
• Building owners: Will be responsible for complying with the new accessibility standards, potentially incurring costs for modifications.
• Businesses operating in affected buildings: May experience costs related to building modifications.

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