B26-0590

Smoke-Free Residential Environments Amendment Act of 2026

Introduced·12/30/25
Tion Text

Prohibits smoking tobacco products in multifamily residential buildings in the District of Columbia.

The Smoke-Free Residential Environments Amendment Act of 2026 amends the District of Columbia Smoking Restriction Act of 1979 to prohibit smoking tobacco products in multifamily residential buildings. It also mandates that owners of multifamily housing inform tenants of these smoking restrictions in lease agreements. The act aims to protect District residents from exposure to secondhand smoke in multifamily housing.

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Where it stands

Current
Housing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDI
3
0
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History

May 8

Council

Referred to Committee on Housing

May 5

Council

Referred to Committee on Housing

Feb 6

Council

Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0590 Published in the DC Register