B26-0321

DC Water Disconnection and Billing Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

Complete·8/1/25

Clarifies DC Water disconnection and billing procedures, including fines and reporting requirements.

The DC Water Disconnection and Billing Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 amends DC Water's disconnection and billing procedures. It mandates that DC Water impose a fine of at least 20% of delinquent charges or $100, whichever is greater, on property owners or occupants unless they did not restore or solicit restoration of water service. DC Water must report monthly to the Council, the Office of the Attorney General, and the Office of the Tenant Advocate on delinquent accounts.

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Roll Call Votes

Final Reading

12 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Aug 8, 2025

Council

Act A26-0127 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 008607, Expires on Oct 30, 2025

Aug 1, 2025

Council

Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0127, Expires on Oct 30, 2025

Aug 1, 2025

Council

Returned from Mayor