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HB 143 Original 2022 Regular Session Butler
Abstract: Provides for development and implementation by state agencies of policies, training, and
reporting relative to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Proposed law requires each state agency head to develop and implement a policy to ensure ADA
compliance applicable to all public servants of the agency, applicants for employment and members
of the general public who seek or receive services or benefits from the agency. Further provides for
the content and requirements of such policy.
Proposed law provides that each agency head shall require all supervisors and ADA coordinators to
receive education and training on the ADA within 90 days of hire or appointment and every three
years after. Further provides that the agency head shall be responsible for maintaining records of
compliance with the mandatory training requirement. Each supervisor's and coordinator's record of
compliance is a public record.
Proposed law requires each agency head to compile an annual report containing information from
the previous calendar year, with the initial report being submitted by Feb. 1, 2024, regarding his
agency's compliance with the requirements of proposed law. Further provides for the content of such
report and to whom such report shall be submitted.
Proposed law requires each agency head to report the percentage of individuals with disabilities
employed by his agency for data collection and analysis purposes and to prepare a plan regarding
employment of persons with disabilities.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 46:2592; Adds R.S. 46:2594–2597)