B26-0208

Open Meetings Clarification Amendment Act of 2025

Complete·7/6/26

Clarifies and amends the District of Columbia's open meetings policy to enhance public access and transparency.

The Open Meetings Clarification Amendment Act of 2025 amends the District of Columbia's open meetings policy to ensure the public can attend or view meetings. It requires reasonable accommodations for public attendance or viewing, even if technological feasibility is a challenge. The act also modifies the recording of votes and exceptions for closed meetings, ensuring transparency while allowing for necessary confidentiality in certain situations.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

10 Yea

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2 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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History

Jul 14

Council

Enacted without Mayor's Signature with Act Number A26-0361

Jul 6

Council

Returned from Mayor

Jun 26

Council

Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on July 13, 2026