B26-0303

Residential Tranquility Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

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The Residential Tranquility Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 amends noise regulations to enhance residential peace.

The Residential Tranquility Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 modifies noise regulations to protect residential tranquility. It prohibits the use of sound amplifying devices targeting a residence for demonstrations and bans throwing objects at residential property with intent to cause fear, intimidate, or harass. Violators face fines and potential incarceration. The act also adjusts the term expiration date for Council appointments to the Corrections Information Council.

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Roll Call Votes

Final Reading

10 Yea

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2 Nay

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History

Jul 25, 2025

Council

Act A26-0119 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 008178, Expires on Oct 19, 2025

Jul 22, 2025

Council

Returned from Mayor

Jul 21, 2025

Council

Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0119, Expires on Oct 19, 2025