State legislature
District of Columbia
Official D.C. Council bill text, status, plain English summaries, and action history pulled from the Legislative Information Management System.
Last scanned Aug 25, 2026, 4:28 AM
- Total
- 2,906
- Active
- 2,899
- Passed
- 0
- Did not pass
- 7
2025
60 bills shown
Proposed Contract Number DJ85-DC02.01 between the District of Columbia Housing Authority and Consys Inc.
Proposed Contract Contract Number RFP 54-2024 between the District of Columbia Housing Authority and Irreno Construction Co Inc.
Proposed Contract No. CW116019 with Immediate Mailing Services, Inc.
Proposed Contract No. 2021-192 with Abrams Hall North LP
Proposed Contract No. DCAM-25-NC-RFP-0020C with Capital Construction Enterprise, Inc.
Proposed Contract No. DCAM-25-NC-IFB-0011A with A.H. Jordan Plumbing & Mechanical, LLC
Proposed Contract No. DCAM-25-NC-IFB-0012B with RSC Electrical & Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Proposed Contract No. DCAM-25-NC-IFB-0012A with Keystone Plus Construction Corporation
Proposed Contract No. CW108070 with Information Unlimited, Inc.
Proposed Contract No. DCAM-25-NC-IFB-0011B with American Construct, LLC
Proposed Contract No. CW116651 with Capital Consulting LLC
Proposed Contract No. CW107101 with Agilian, LLC
Proposed Contract No. CW107303 with Walton & Green Consultants, LLP
Interstate Dental and Dental Hygiene License Act of 2026
This bill authorizes Washington, D.C. to join a national agreement that allows dentists and dental hygienists with clean records in their home state to get faster licenses in other member states while sharing safety information.
Dram Shop Clarification and Liquor Liability Insurance Amendment Act of 2026
This bill sets a $500,000 limit on money awarded for emotional harm in lawsuits against alcohol sellers who serve minors or drunk people, and it orders an official study on insurance costs.
Meals Tax Relief Amendment Act of 2026
This bill lowers the sales tax on restaurant food and drinks in Washington, D.C., to match the general sales tax rate.
Official Tech for Good Capital Designation Amendment Act of 2026
This bill designates Washington, D.C. as the 'Tech for Good Capital' and offers real property tax breaks to technology companies that create jobs solving public problems.
Revenue Stabilization and Land Value Assessment Amendment Act of 2026
This bill changes D.C. property tax payments to four times a year starting in July 2028 and requires that land values be assessed separately from buildings.
Medical Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Changes for 2026
This law extends conditional medical cannabis licenses by one year, clarifies distance rules near schools, defines unlicensed establishments to include those selling Schedule I substances, and authorizes immediate closures of dangerous businesses.
Medical Cannabis Licensing and Enforcement Changes for 2026
This bill extends conditional licenses for medical cannabis businesses by one year, allows zoning certificates instead of occupancy certificates for permanent applications, clarifies distance rules near schools, defines unlicensed establishments to include those selling Schedule I substances regardless of pending applications, and authorizes enforcement actions against these shops starting April 1, 2025.
Real Property Tax Sale Delay Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
This bill cancels a tax sale planned for July 15, 2026, and stops all future sales until at least September 20, 2026.
Real Property Tax Sale Delay Temporary Amendment Act of 2026
This bill cancels a tax sale planned for July 15, 2026, and stops all future sales until at least September 20, 2026.
Omnibus Barry Farm Redevelopment Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
This law changes how maps for closing and dedicating streets in the Barry Farm redevelopment project are recorded by allowing them to be done in separate phases with specific deadlines.
Temporary Changes to Barry Farm Redevelopment Street Plans
This bill temporarily changes the rules for recording street and alley maps in the Barry Farm area, allowing officials to do so in separate steps with specific deadlines.
Clarifying Rules for Fixing Private Roads Used by City Trucks
This law updates a previous rule to clearly state when and how city officials can fix private roads or alleys that are used for trash collection.
Temporary Fix for Repairing Private Roads Used by Trash Trucks
This bill temporarily changes a 2024 law to let the District government repair private roads and alleys used for trash collection if owners agree.
Net Zero Continuity Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
This law updates building rules in Washington, D.C., by exempting certain government projects from net-zero energy standards and setting deadlines for banning fuel combustion.
Net Zero Continuity Temporary Amendment Act of 2026
This bill temporarily exempts certain District-owned and funded projects from net-zero energy standards while updating definitions for specific building types until new regulations are issued.
Soccer Stadium Redevelopment and Maintenance Act of 2026
This bill authorizes a public-private partnership between DC United and the District government to add a climate-controlling roof, expand seating by at least 8,000 seats, build new housing near Audi Field, and establish a fund for future maintenance.
Clarifying Rules for Fixing Private Roads Used by Trash Trucks
This bill changes a 2024 law to let the Mayor fix private roads and alleys used for trash collection if owners agree, while removing old rules about extra conditions.
Tax Sale Equity Amendment Act of 2026
This bill updates District of Columbia laws to allow the collection of unpaid recordation taxes through tax sales and creates a process for property owners to claim remaining equity in their homes.
Closing Part of 35th Street N.W.
This bill orders the closure of an unused section of 35th Street N.W. in Ward 2 and transfers ownership of that land as shown on a survey map filed under S.O. 26-01008.
Emergency Rules for Medical Cannabis Licenses and Enforcement
This emergency law extends temporary medical cannabis licenses by one year, clarifies rules about unlicensed shops selling illegal drugs, updates distance requirements near schools, and allows officials to close dangerous businesses.
Resolution to Pause Real Estate Tax Sales in D.C.
This bill declares an emergency to cancel a scheduled tax sale on July 15, 2026, and bans future sales until at least September 20, 2026, while requiring notice be mailed to affected property owners.
Emergency Resolution to Update Deadlines for the Barry Farm Project
This law declares an emergency so that new deadlines can be set quickly for recording street maps related to the Barry Farm redevelopment project.
Clarifying Emergency Rules for Fixing Private Roads and Alleys
This law declares an emergency to clarify that the District government can repair certain private roads and alleys needed for city services without waiting for property owner permission.
Net Zero Continuity Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026
This law declares an emergency to fix timing gaps in energy rules for District-owned and funded buildings so that all projects follow the same standards at the same time.
Council Period 26 Recess Rules Amendment Resolution of 2026
Council Period 26 Recess Rules Amendment Resolution of 2026
Illegal Occupancy Enforcement Amendment Act of 2026
This bill updates District laws to state that guests who stay past their agreed time in hotels or short-term rentals have no legal right to remain and can be removed.
Housing Investment Protection Act of 2026
This bill updates housing rules in Washington, D.C., to help repair buildings by allowing temporary transfers of rental aid, expand eligibility for the Local Rental Supplement Program, clarify tenant rights during building sales and repairs, and set specific time limits for eviction hearings.
Private Vehicle-for-Hire Operator Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
This bill updates a rule in Washington, D.C. to clearly define who counts as a private vehicle-for-hire operator.
Temporary Clarification for Private Vehicle-for-Hire Operators
This bill temporarily changes the definition of a private vehicle-for-hire operator in District law to specify that they must use digital dispatch from a company.
Business Licensing Reform and Accountancy Practice Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
Business Licensing Reform and Accountancy Practice Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
Volunteer Services Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
This emergency law updates an older rule to clarify that the Attorney General for the District of Columbia can create rules about using volunteers.
Prearrest Diversion Task Force Recommendations Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
This law changes the deadlines for a task force to report on prearrest diversion options for certain misdemeanor offenses.
Temporary Extension for Prearrest Diversion Task Force and Probate Notice Changes
This bill extends the deadline for a task force to report on prearrest diversion options and updates rules about where legal notices regarding property ownership after death must be published.
Special Education for Young Adults in DC Corrections Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
This emergency law requires the Department of Corrections to provide special education services to young adults with disabilities held in its secure facilities during school years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.
Special Education for Young Adults in D.C. Corrections Temporary Amendment Act of 2026
This bill temporarily requires the District Department of Corrections to provide special education services to young adults with disabilities held in its secure facilities during two specific school years.
Strengthening Probate Administration Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
This emergency law updates rules for handling wills and estates in Washington, D.C., by clarifying the definition of abbreviated probate, allowing notices to be published in newspapers or legal periodicals, removing a specific notice requirement for affidavit transfers, and confirming that new laws apply to deaths occurring on or after March 21, 2025.
Certified Business Enterprise Program Compliance and Enforcement Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
This law updates rules for the Certified Business Enterprise Program in Washington, D.C., by requiring independent ownership, changing work requirements for joint ventures, defining types of complaints, and setting clear steps for penalties and hearings.
Health and Human Service Programs and Benefits Eligibility and Delivery Data-Sharing Clarifications Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
This emergency bill clarifies rules for sharing data within the Department of Human Services and with other District agencies to help determine eligibility for health and human service programs.
Temporary Rules for Sharing Health and Human Services Data in D.C.
This bill temporarily changes laws to clarify how the District government can share data between agencies to help determine eligibility for health and human service benefits.
Health and Human Service Programs and Benefits Eligibility and Delivery Data-Sharing Clarifications Amendment Act of 2026
This bill clarifies rules to allow the Department of Human Services and other District agencies to share client data for checking eligibility and coordinating health or human service benefits.
Health Professional Loan Repayment Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
This emergency bill adds certified addiction counselors to a loan repayment program for health workers in Washington, D.C., and updates the maximum amounts they can receive based on their job type.
Health Professional Loan Repayment Temporary Amendment Act of 2026
This bill temporarily adds certified addiction counselors to the District's loan repayment program, sets new maximum debt limits for different health workers based on their job and hours worked, and allows annual adjustments tied to inflation.
Health Professional Loan Repayment Amendment Act of 2026
This bill adds certified addiction counselors to the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program and sets new maximum loan repayment amounts based on a worker's license, specialty, location, and hours worked.
Maureen L. Dwyer Recognition Resolution of 2026
This resolution honors Maureen L. Dwyer and the Sitar Arts Center for their contributions to arts education in Washington, D.C.
Resolution Recognizing Philip Pannell at DC Black Pride
This official document recognizes Philip Pannell as an honoree during the 2026 DC Black Pride celebration for his long history of leadership in LGBTQIA+ and civil rights movements.
Kinship Care Month Recognition Resolution of 2026
This resolution declares September 2026 as Kinship Care Month in the District of Columbia to honor relatives and family friends who raise children.