Civil Rights of the Blind Act

Summary

Civil Rights of the Blind Act - Prohibits the denial of public transportation, public accomodation or private housing because of a person's blindness or use of a dog guide or other guidance instrumentality. Prohibits the requirement of special fees to be paid by the blind for special services and accomodations. Provides a civil remedy for violation of this Act and permits such suits to be brought in a United States district court without regard to the amount in controversy or the diversity of citizenship of the parties. Defines the terms used in this Act.

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Timeline

1. 17 January 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 17 January 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 17 January 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 17 January 1975

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Wilson, Robert C. [R-CA-41] · R · Sponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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