B26-0473

Youth Banking Amendment Act of 2025

Introduced·11/14/25
Tion Text

Permits minors aged 14 and older to open and operate deposit accounts without parental consent.

The Youth Banking Amendment Act of 2025 allows minors aged 14 and older in the District of Columbia to open and manage deposit accounts without needing parental or guardian consent. The Act also mandates that the Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking publish a list of financial institutions offering these accounts on its website. Additionally, it requires the posting of educational materials about financial fraud risks, including how to identify potential fraud on online shopping websites.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDI
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 3

Council

Referred to Committee on Health

Feb 27

Council

Referred to Committee on Health

Nov 21, 2025

Council

Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0473 Published in the DC Register