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B26-0765
Clarifying Rules for Fixing Private Roads Used by City Trucks
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 4:28 AM
In one sentence
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.
What it does
- Amends the Restoration of Covenanted Roads and Alleys Act of 2024 on an emergency basis to clarify authority over certain paths.
- Allows the Mayor to repair a private right-of-way if it is needed for District government vehicles used in regular trash removal.
- Requires that the owner agrees to let the city fix the road and signs papers giving up legal claims against the city.
- Lets the Mayor set extra rules or conditions before starting any repairs on these paths.
Who it affects
- The District of Columbia government, specifically the office of the Mayor
- Owners of private rights-of-way used for trash collection services
Limits and unknowns
- This law only lasts for no longer than 90 days because it was passed as an emergency measure.
- The Mayor must decide if a road is in bad repair before any work can start.
- Repairs cannot happen unless the owner agrees to let the city enter and fix the property.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Private right-of-way
- A road or alley owned by a person but allowed to be traveled on, specifically those used for District government vehicles.
- Release of liability and indemnification
- A legal agreement where the owner agrees not to sue the city for problems caused during repairs.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Restoration of Covenanted Roads and Alleys by the District Government Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
Official activity
Bill history
- Enacted