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Vol. 1 · No. 1118

Friday, October 9, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:Docket No. 2026-0232

Submission for OMB Review; Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) Repository

General Services Administration — observed across 2 documents over 77 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The General Services Administration is proposing a central database where companies would record how their software meets federal accessibility standards for people with disabilities. Small business owners who develop or sell software should watch this rule if it could require new accessibility paperwork for government contracts.

First seen

Jun 24, 2026

Last seen

Sep 9, 2026

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

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Comments close

Friday, October 9, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Notice·Jun 24, 2026·91 FR 37982

    Information Collection; Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) Repository

    comments close Aug 24, 2026#2026-12667

  2. Notice·Sep 9, 2026·91 FR 57342

    Submission for OMB Review; Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) Repository

    comments close Oct 9, 2026#2026-18277