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S. 1494 (95th)

Bill of Rights of the Blind Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

11 May 1977

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Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

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10 August 2026

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Summary

Bill of Rights for the Blind Act - Prohibits common carriers in interstate commerce, operators of any place of public accommodation; and owners and operators of housing subject to Federal fair housing laws from refusing service to any person because of such person's blindness or because of such person's use of a dog guide or other guidance instrumentality. Prohibits the levying of an additional fee on a blind person for the admission of a dog guide or other instrumentality. Sets civil penalties for the violation of the prohibitions of this Act. Directs the President to designate October 15 as White Cane Safety Day.

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