Sec. 438. REVIEW OF PRACTICES FOR TICKETING, PRE-FLIGHT SEAT ASSIGNMENTS, AND STOWING OF ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES

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## SEC. 438 REVIEW OF PRACTICES FOR TICKETING, PRE-FLIGHT SEAT ASSIGNMENTS, AND STOWING OF ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES ###

(a)Review ####

(1)In general Not later than 30 days after the first meeting of the advisory committee on the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities established in section 439 (referred to in this section as the “Advisory Committee”), the Secretary of Transportation shall direct the Advisory Committee to review current regulations with respect to practices for ticketing, pre-flight seat assignments, and stowing of assistive devices for passengers with disabilities. ####

(2)Recommendations In carrying out the review under paragraph (1), the Advisory Committee shall, at a minimum, provide recommendations on whether current regulations should be modified or prescribed to— #####

(A)provide accommodations for passengers with disabilities, if requested, in ticketing and pre-flight assignments; #####

(B)require covered air carriers to provide priority access to bulkhead seating to passengers with disabilities who need access to features of those seats due to disabilities regardless of class of service of ticket purchased; and #####

(C)ensure passengers with disabilities are able to stow assistive devices without cost. ###

(b)Report Not later than 6 months after the date of their first meeting, the Advisory Committee shall submit to the Secretary of Transportation and the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the review conducted under subsection (a)(1), including the recommendations developed under subsection (a)(2).