26th Council·1,887 bills
Track legislation moving through District Of Columbia. Browse 1,887 bills and resolutions during the 26th Council, each with a plain-language summary, current status from introduction to enactment, sponsors, and voting history.
As introduced, Bill 26-841 would standardize the authority to adjust Business Improvement District taxes, extend renewal terms, and mandate the establishment and maintenance of an interactive public performance dashboard by the Department of Small and Local Business Development.
As introduced, Bill 26-841 would standardize the authority to adjust Business Improvement District taxes, extend renewal terms, and mandate the establishment and maintenance of an interactive public performance dashboard by the Department of Small and Local Business Development.
As introduced, Bill 26-831 would allow the Office of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions to evaluate any proposal to establish single-member districts to ensure the neighborhood cohesiveness and viability of such districts. The OANC would submit a report to the Council on its findings and recommendations. It would require that the Council consider the report of the OANC when making adjustments in the boundaries of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission single-member districts and ANC areas. It would also establish requirements for certain ANC seats to be considered vacant. It establishes in person voting procedures for the Department of Corrections with the assistance of the Board of Elections. It clarifies that no Commission may solicit donations unless specifically authorized. Among other things, it provides that a copy of each Commission’s by laws and all amendments thereto shall not be effective until transmitted to the Council and the OANC. It also establishes procedures for the release of ANC allotment funding over a certain amount.
As introduced, Bill 26-831 would allow the Office of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions to evaluate any proposal to establish single-member districts to ensure the neighborhood cohesiveness and viability of such districts. The OANC would submit a report to the Council on its findings and recommendations. It would require that the Council consider the report of the OANC when making adjustments in the boundaries of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission single-member districts and ANC areas. It would also establish requirements for certain ANC seats to be considered vacant. It establishes in person voting procedures for the Department of Corrections with the assistance of the Board of Elections. It clarifies that no Commission may solicit donations unless specifically authorized. Among other things, it provides that a copy of each Commission’s by laws and all amendments thereto shall not be effective until transmitted to the Council and the OANC. It also establishes procedures for the release of ANC allotment funding over a certain amount.
As introduced, Bill 26-245 would increase the weight limit for personal delivery devices.
As introduced, Bill 26-245 would increase the weight limit for personal delivery devices.
As introduced, Bill 26-526 would mandate that the Department of Corrections (DOC) evaluate students for special education services who were not evaluated before entering DOC custody. DOC must provide education services for current Individualized Education Program (IEP) holders in their custody. It, among other things, would also require that DOC establish and maintain in a publicly accessible and searchable online tracking system for resident service requests and complaints. FISCAL NOTE - Sections 2 and 3 are passed Subject to Appropriations. Please see the Fiscal Impact Statement for more information.
As introduced, Bill 26-526 would mandate that the Department of Corrections (DOC) evaluate students for special education services who were not evaluated before entering DOC custody. DOC must provide education services for current Individualized Education Program (IEP) holders in their custody. It, among other things, would also require that DOC establish and maintain in a publicly accessible and searchable online tracking system for resident service requests and complaints. FISCAL NOTE - Sections 2 and 3 are passed Subject to Appropriations. Please see the Fiscal Impact Statement for more information.
As introduced, Bill 26-639 would require the Washington Convention and Sports Authority to maintain a policy with respect to the use of temporary employees at the new convention center.
As introduced, Bill 26-639 would require the Washington Convention and Sports Authority to maintain a policy with respect to the use of temporary employees at the new convention center.
As introduced, Bill 26-856 would require student identification cards issued under the Student Identification Card Act of 2025 to be included free of charge and include all the functionality of a District of Columbia Public Library card. It would also enable access to Department of Parks and Recreation facilities, convey how to contact the national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and be provided free of charge.
As introduced, Bill 26-856 would require student identification cards issued under the Student Identification Card Act of 2025 to be included free of charge and include all the functionality of a District of Columbia Public Library card. It would also enable access to Department of Parks and Recreation facilities, convey how to contact the national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and be provided free of charge.
As introduced, Bill 26-618 would require Metropolitan Police Department officers to document identifying information for all law enforcement officers present at the scene of an arrest and any use of force in arrest reports and probable cause affidavits. It would also require body camera footage transparency in use-of-force events.
As introduced, Bill 26-618 would require Metropolitan Police Department officers to document identifying information for all law enforcement officers present at the scene of an arrest and any use of force in arrest reports and probable cause affidavits. It would also require body camera footage transparency in use-of-force events.
As introduced, Bill 26-777 would establish real property tax payments on a quarterly basis, and set forth criteria for the assessment of the market value of real property and the independent valuation of land and improvement.
As introduced, Bill 26-777 would establish real property tax payments on a quarterly basis, and set forth criteria for the assessment of the market value of real property and the independent valuation of land and improvement.
As introduced, Bill 26-835 would establish a Domestic Violence Response Unit within the Metropolitan Police Department. It adds economic or financial abuse to the definition of domestic violence. It would immunize prosecution for the relinquishment of firearms by wielders of illegal guns. Among other things it would establish that agencies can assert a Freedom of Information exemption for body-worn camera footage involving a domestic violence-related intrafamily offense or human-trafficking incident.
As introduced, Bill 26-835 would establish a Domestic Violence Response Unit within the Metropolitan Police Department. It adds economic or financial abuse to the definition of domestic violence. It would immunize prosecution for the relinquishment of firearms by wielders of illegal guns. Among other things it would establish that agencies can assert a Freedom of Information exemption for body-worn camera footage involving a domestic violence-related intrafamily offense or human-trafficking incident.
As introduced, Bill 26-494 would revise the eligibility requirements for accountancy licensure by authorizing a holder of a baccalaureate degree with two years of experience and who has passed an examination in accounting and auditing to obtain a license. It would also amend the mobility requirements for those who are licensed in another jurisdiction and want to practice in the District.
As introduced, Bill 26-494 would revise the eligibility requirements for accountancy licensure by authorizing a holder of a baccalaureate degree with two years of experience and who has passed an examination in accounting and auditing to obtain a license. It would also amend the mobility requirements for those who are licensed in another jurisdiction and want to practice in the District.
As introduced, Bill 26-820 would require the Mayor to transmit affordability covenant information to the Office of Tax and Revenue and ensure that assessments reflect the restricted income-producing capacity of affordable housing.
As introduced, Bill 26-820 would require the Mayor to transmit affordability covenant information to the Office of Tax and Revenue and ensure that assessments reflect the restricted income-producing capacity of affordable housing.
As introduced, Bill 26-829 would establish a pilot program to require mediation between parties for certain eviction cases based on nonpayment of rent. It would create a fund to provide District funding for housing providers under certain mediation agreements.
As introduced, Bill 26-829 would establish a pilot program to require mediation between parties for certain eviction cases based on nonpayment of rent. It would create a fund to provide District funding for housing providers under certain mediation agreements.
As introduced, Bill 26-845 would authorize the mayor to dispose of two parcels of real property located at Poplar Point and authorize the mayor to acquire Lot 1041 in Square 5860.
As introduced, Bill 26-845 would authorize the mayor to dispose of two parcels of real property located at Poplar Point and authorize the mayor to acquire Lot 1041 in Square 5860.
As introduced, Bill 26-749 would establish and implement a surcharge on proceeds or profits generated by wealth holdings of high income households.
As introduced, Bill 26-749 would establish and implement a surcharge on proceeds or profits generated by wealth holdings of high income households.
As introduced, Bill 26-842 would increase the compensation of the Mayor, Chairman of the Council, and Attorney General for the District of Columbia. It would also provide for cost-of-living increases as part of the compensation for the Mayor.
As introduced, Bill 26-842 would increase the compensation of the Mayor, Chairman of the Council, and Attorney General for the District of Columbia. It would also provide for cost-of-living increases as part of the compensation for the Mayor.
As introduced, Bill 26-422 would establish licensing standards and certification requirements for glazier and glazing contractors. It would also add 19 members representing glaziers and glazing contractors to the Board of Industrial Trades. FISCAL NOTE - This bill is passed Subject to Appropriations. Please see the Fiscal Impact Statement for more information.
As introduced, Bill 26-422 would establish licensing standards and certification requirements for glazier and glazing contractors. It would also add 19 members representing glaziers and glazing contractors to the Board of Industrial Trades. FISCAL NOTE - This bill is passed Subject to Appropriations. Please see the Fiscal Impact Statement for more information.
