Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Jul 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
What this bill does
The Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026, if enacted, would require newly built, federally assisted single-family houses and townhouses to meet minimum standards for accessibility, known as visitability, for people with disabilities. This applies to homes designed, constructed, or arranged for construction by entities that received federal assistance for such activities. The standards would be based on those set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
This bill affects builders and developers who receive federal assistance for constructing homes. It also impacts individuals and families who may use these homes, ensuring they have a certain level of accessibility. The requirements would apply to homes made available for first occupancy one year after the bill becomes law.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 23, 2026, by Senator Tammy Duckworth and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. It has not yet moved out of committee. If it passes the Senate, it would then proceed to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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Official summary
Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026
This bill requires certain newly constructed, federally assisted housing, including single-family homes and town houses, to contain at least one level that complies with specified minimum standards of accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
The standards include an accessible unit entrance, wheelchair accessible doorways, at least one wheelchair accessible bathroom, and light switches and outlets at reachable heights.
An aggrieved person may commence a civil action with respect to a violation of this requirement.
Timeline
23 Jul 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Common questions
- What does S. 5125 do?
- The Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026, if enacted, would require newly built, federally assisted single-family houses and townhouses to meet minimum standards for accessibility, known as visitability, for people with disabilities. This applies to homes designed, constructed, or arranged for construction by entities that received federal assistance for such activities. The standards would be based on those set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This bill affects builders and developers who receive federal assistance for constructing homes. It also impacts individuals and families who may use these homes, ensuring they have a certain level of accessibility. The requirements would apply to homes made available for first occupancy one year after the bill becomes law. The bill was introduced in the Senate on July 23, 2026, by Senator Tammy Duckworth and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. It has not yet moved out of committee. If it passes the Senate, it would then proceed to the House of Representatives for consideration.
- Has S. 5125 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5125. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5125?
- S. 5125 was sponsored by Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5125?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (23 Jul 2026).
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