Wheelchair Access Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Creates a legal duty to ensure wheelchair access to public buildings using ramps or alternative accessible solutions
• Applies to all public buildings and aims to remove barriers to access for wheelchair users
• Includes provision for additional measures and related purposes (connected purposes)
• Current stage is the 1st reading in the Lords, with official documents including a Select Committee report

Progress

As of 4 December 2023, the Bill is at the 1st reading in the Lords and has not yet moved to committee stage. It has one Select Committee report as part of its official documents.