Substitute House Bill No. 6044 mandates the Commissioner of Administrative Services to conduct a study on the accessibility of seating for visually impaired individuals at venues that receive state funding. The study will assess which types of venues should be required to provide such seating, the potential costs involved, and any barriers to compliance. The Commissioner is required to submit a report to the relevant General Assembly committee by February 1, 2026, detailing the findings and any legislative recommendations.

The bill incurs a one-time cost of $750,000 in FY 26 for the Department of Administrative Services, as they will need to hire external consultants to carry out the study due to a lack of in-house expertise. The bill does not delete any existing legal language but introduces new provisions regarding the study and reporting requirements.