B26-0208

The bill amends the District of Columbia's open meetings policy to clarify and expand transparency requirements.

The Open Meetings Clarification Amendment Act of 2025 amends the District of Columbia's open meetings policy to ensure transparency. It requires public bodies to take steps to allow the public to view or hear meetings as they occur or as soon as practicable. The bill also modifies the definition of "meeting" to include gatherings of councilmembers. It specifies that the policy does not apply to meetings between council members and the mayor if no official action is decided. The changes aim to enhance public access to council activities and ensure compliance with open meetings requirements.