DOJ Interim Final Rule 2026-07663: ADA Title II compliance dates extended to Apr 26 2027 / Apr 26 2028

Claim: Per DOJ Interim Final Rule 2026-07663 (Federal Register, effective April 20, 2026):

"The compliance date for State and local government entities with a total population of 50,000 or more is extended from April 24, 2026, to April 26, 2027."

Entities under 50,000 population extended to April 26, 2028 (per Duane Morris LLP summary).

Source: Federal Register 2026-07663; Duane Morris summary.

Confidence: Verified.

The original "April 2026" date that has circulated in agency writing is superseded. Public-sector pressure has eased a year; the private-sector ADA Title III risk and the EU EAA pressure have not — UsableNet 2025: 5,000+ digital accessibility lawsuits filed; 46% of federal cases involve repeat defendants, European Accessibility Act enforcement began June 28, 2025 — penalties up to €100k (Germany), 4-5% revenue (France/Italy).