B26-0173

Architect and Engineer Good Samaritan Amendment Act of 2025

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Provides limited civil liability for architects and engineers assisting in emergencies.

The Architect and Engineer Good Samaritan Amendment Act of 2025 amends the District of Columbia Official Code to offer limited civil liability protection to licensed architects and professional engineers. This protection applies when they provide assistance at the scene of or in connection with a life-threatening emergency in the built environment, in good faith and without compensation, at the direction or request of a federal or District official.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

13 Yea

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History

May 1

Council

Act A26-0306 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 006817

Apr 24

Council

Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0306

Apr 24

Council

Returned from Mayor