Clarifies and temporarily amends the District of Columbia's Open Meetings Act to enhance public access and transparency.
The District of Columbia B26-0633 amends the Open Meetings Act to ensure public access to council meetings and gatherings. It requires reasonable arrangements for public attendance or viewing, and mandates attempts to provide public access to meetings. The act also modifies the definition of "meeting" to include gatherings of councilmembers. It specifies that the act does not apply to meetings between councilmembers and the Mayor if no official action is decided. The amendments are effective from March 29, 2026, and will expire 225 days after taking effect.
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