B26-0467

Equitable Access to Financial Services Act of 2025

Introduced·11/14/25
Tion Text

The bill mandates that District contracts for prepaid debit cards be with financial institutions with physical locations in at least 5 wards.

The Equitable Access to Financial Services Act of 2025 requires the District government to contract only with entities that offer prepaid debit cards and associated services to District employees and residents. These entities must have physical locations in at least 5 wards, with preference given to those in census tracts with a median household income of $50,000 or less.

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Where it stands

Current
Committee of the Whole Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDDD
4
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 3

Council

Referred to Committee on Committee of the Whole

Feb 27

Council

Referred to Committee on Committee of the Whole

Nov 21, 2025

Council

Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0467 Published in the DC Register