CA Gov. Code §11546.7California, United States
California Government Code §11546.7 (AB 434)
California law requiring state agencies and entities to make websites conform to WCAG 2.0 Level AA or a subsequent version and to Section 508, with a signed certification posted on the homepage every two years. CDT guidance points agencies to WCAG 2.1 and, after 1 July 2025, WCAG 2.2 - pick a later version in the profile to match it.
Key facts
- Jurisdiction
- California, United States
- Issued by
- California Department of Technology (CDT)
- Year
- 2017
- Conformance Standard
- WCAG 2.0 AA or a later version
- Applies To
- California state agencies and state entities
- What it requires
- The agency director and CIO certify compliance on the homepage every two years (by 1 July)
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