ADA website compliance in all 50 states
The federal ADA applies to every business in every state. But California, New York, Florida, Texas, and Illinois add state laws that dramatically increase your financial exposure. Find your state below.
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Critical risk states
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High risk states
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States where federal ADA applies
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States with a small business exemption
Critical risk states
These states have the highest lawsuit volume and/or state laws that add significant damages on top of federal ADA.
Unruh Civil Rights Act (Civil Code § 51)
42% of all ADA litigation nationwide. Highest risk state by far. See our dedicated California Unruh Act page.
Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA)
#3 state for ADA website lawsuits. Tourism-heavy economy creates dense target pool. See our detailed Florida page.
Illinois Human Rights Act + BIPA
Strong plaintiff's bar. BIPA creates unique dual exposure for websites collecting biometric data. See our detailed Illinois page.
NYSHRL + NYC Human Rights Law
#2 filing jurisdiction behind California. NYC courts especially active. See our detailed New York page.
Texas Human Resources Code Chapter 121
Largest business population after California. Rapidly growing filing volume. See our detailed Texas page.
High risk states
State laws that add compensatory, punitive, or treble damages beyond federal ADA. Elevated filing activity.
Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act + HB21-1110
One of few states with explicit WCAG website requirements for government entities. Growing tech sector increases exposure.
Connecticut Human Rights and Opportunities Act
Strong financial services and insurance sector — form-heavy websites face elevated compliance risk.
Maryland Disability Rights
DC-adjacent government contracting sector requires Section 508 compliance for federal work.
Massachusetts Civil Rights Act (Chapter 272)
Punitive damages for willful violations significantly increase exposure. Strong education and healthcare sectors.
Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 651
Las Vegas hospitality industry creates extremely high density of booking, entertainment, and restaurant websites.
New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD)
One of the strongest state anti-discrimination laws. Treble damages significantly increase exposure.
Oregon Disability Rights / ORS Chapter 659A
Portland tech sector and progressive enforcement environment increase compliance expectations.
Pennsylvania Human Relations Act
Major healthcare and education institutions. Philadelphia local ordinances create additional digital accessibility exposure.
Virginia Human Rights Act
DC-adjacent. Government contracting and military require Section 508 compliance. Growing tech sector (Northern VA).
Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD)
Home of Amazon, Microsoft, and major tech companies. Treble damages and progressive enforcement create elevated risk.
All other states
Federal ADA applies in full. No state with zero risk — there is no small business exemption anywhere.
Alabama Disabilities Act
Growing ADA filing volume as plaintiff firms expand from high-volume states.
Alaska Human Rights Law
Tourism-heavy economy means hospitality and travel websites face higher exposure.
Arizona Civil Rights Act
Fast-growing state with expanding digital business presence. Real estate websites are common targets.
Arkansas Civil Rights Act
Lower filing volume but growing as plaintiff firms expand targeting nationwide.
Delaware Equal Accommodations Law
Corporate headquarters state — many business websites are technically based in Delaware.
Georgia Equal Employment for Persons with Disabilities Code
Atlanta metro area drives most filings. Growing e-commerce sector increases exposure.
Hawaii Civil Rights Commission / HRS Chapter 489
Tourism-dominated economy means hospitality and booking websites are primary targets.
Idaho Human Rights Act
Growing tech sector in Boise area increases digital accessibility exposure.
Indiana Civil Rights Law
Manufacturing and logistics companies with complex web portals face elevated risk.
Iowa Civil Rights Act
Insurance industry hub — form-heavy websites create accessibility exposure.
Kansas Act Against Discrimination
Aviation industry (Wichita) has complex web portals with accessibility requirements.
Kentucky Civil Rights Act
Healthcare sector growth increases digital accessibility exposure for medical portals.
Louisiana Employment Discrimination Law
Tourism and hospitality (New Orleans) make restaurant and hotel websites frequent targets.
Maine Human Rights Act
Tourism-dependent economy creates exposure for hospitality and booking websites.
Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act
Automotive industry with complex dealer and configurator websites creates unique accessibility challenges.
Minnesota Human Rights Act
Major retail headquarters (Target, Best Buy) set accessibility standards that trickle down to smaller businesses.
Federal ADA applies
Lower filing volume but businesses are not exempt — federal ADA applies in every state.
Missouri Human Rights Act
Financial services hub (Kansas City, St. Louis) increases form-heavy website exposure.
Montana Human Rights Act
Tourism industry (Glacier, Yellowstone) creates hospitality website exposure.
Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act
Insurance company headquarters create form-heavy website accessibility exposure.
New Hampshire Law Against Discrimination
Growing tech sector increases digital business exposure.
New Mexico Human Rights Act
Government and military presence creates Section 508 compliance overlap.
North Carolina Persons with Disabilities Protection Act
Charlotte financial district and Research Triangle tech sector increase digital exposure.
North Dakota Human Rights Act
Energy sector websites with complex portals face accessibility requirements.
Ohio Civil Rights Act
Cleveland Clinic, major hospital systems drive healthcare website compliance needs.
Oklahoma Anti-Discrimination Act
Energy and aerospace sectors with complex web applications face elevated risk.
Rhode Island Civil Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act
Education sector (Brown, RISD) and tourism create website accessibility exposure.
South Carolina Human Affairs Law
Coastal tourism (Myrtle Beach, Charleston) creates hospitality website exposure.
South Dakota Human Relations Act
Tourism (Mount Rushmore, Badlands) and financial services (credit card companies) create exposure.
Tennessee Human Rights Act / Tennessee Disability Act
Nashville healthcare industry and Memphis logistics hub drive website compliance needs.
Utah Anti-Discrimination Act
Silicon Slopes tech sector creates growing digital accessibility exposure.
Vermont Fair Employment Practices Act
Tourism-dependent economy creates hospitality and vacation rental website exposure.
West Virginia Human Rights Act
Healthcare and energy sectors drive most website accessibility needs.
Wisconsin Fair Employment Act
Insurance and manufacturing sectors with complex web portals face accessibility requirements.
Federal ADA applies
Tourism (Yellowstone, Grand Teton) creates hospitality website exposure despite small population.
No state is safe. No business is exempt.
The federal ADA applies to every business that serves the public — in every state, regardless of size. Find out where your website stands before a plaintiff attorney does.