The Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2026 expands accessibility requirements for online video platforms, video conferencing services, and customer support across the communications industry. The bill requires the FCC to establish regulations within one to three years mandating closed captions in English and Spanish on online videos, video conferencing accessibility features for people with disabilities, and sign language interpretation services for customer support calls. The FCC will create an advisory committee to develop technical standards and recommendations within six to twelve months, with companies allowed to seek exemptions if compliance would be economically burdensome, and the bill defines the factors regulators must consider when evaluating such requests. The law also requires video platforms to provide built-in captioning tools and establishes new reporting requirements so Congress receives detailed triennial reports on accessibility complaints and enforcement actions. These changes aim to ensure people with disabilities can fully access video communications and customer services on equal terms with other consumers.
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