PR26-0258

Residential Tranquility Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

Complete·7/1/25

The District of Columbia enacts emergency legislation to protect residential tranquility and safety from harassment and intimidation.

The District of Columbia PR26-0258, passed in 2025, addresses escalating harassment and intimidation targeting residents by imposing restrictions on demonstrations and unattended sound devices near residences. This emergency legislation aims to safeguard residential tranquility and the safety of District residents, particularly during critical hours for sleep and family routines. The law responds to the inadequacy of current enforcement mechanisms in protecting residents from prolonged harassment and immediate safety risks.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Final Reading

10 Yea

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2 Nay

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History

Jul 11, 2025

Council

Resolution R26-0157, Effective from Jul 01, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 007714

Jul 1, 2025

Council

Retained by the Council

Jul 1, 2025

Council

Final Reading