Bill · S. 1918· Senate(119-S-1918)

Access Technology Affordability Act of 2025

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable tax credit against income tax for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind.

Age: 76 years

Arkansas

Introduced: 5/22/2025
Last activity: 5/22/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsored by: John Boozman
Cosponsors: - 6 - 12

Taxation

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Access Technology Affordability Act of 2025," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It proposes a new refundable tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for blind individuals. This credit applies to the taxpayer, their spouse, or any qualifying dependent. The technology must be used to convert visually represented information into usable formats. The credit is subject to specific dollar limitations and will expire after the year 2030.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+8
The bill directly benefits blind individuals by subsidizing essential access technology.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+7
The bill enhances disability rights by providing a refundable tax credit for essential assistive technology.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The refundable credit provides significant financial relief for families needing assistive technology.