B26-0492

Rodent Abatement and Transparency (RAT) Amendment Act of 2025

Introduced·11/19/25
Tion Text

The Rodent Abatement and Transparency (RAT) Amendment Act of 2025 enhances rodent control measures in the District of Columbia.

The Rodent Abatement and Transparency (RAT) Amendment Act of 2025 amends the Rodent Control Act of 2000 to improve rodent abatement efforts. It mandates the Department of Public Works to notify Advisory Neighborhood Commissions before removing public litter containers in residential zones and to consider their feedback. The act also requires the Department of Health to create a rodent abatement dashboard by January 1, 2027, and submit a report by March 30, 2027, detailing rodent abatement efforts and recommendations.

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History

Jul 13

Council

Public Hearing Held

Jun 26

Council

Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register

Jun 23

Council

Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register