Voluntary Agreement Abolition Amendment Act of 2023 (now known as "Fairness and Stability in Housing Amendment Act of 2024")
This bill, titled the Fairness and Stability in Housing Amendment Act of 2024, makes several changes to housing laws in Washington, D.C. It permanently establishes a program to help homeowners facing reverse mortgage foreclosure by increasing the maximum assistance amount to $40,000 and allowing funds to be used for condominium and homeowners association fees. The legislation also expands eligibility to include homeowners whose spouses have taken out reverse mortgages. Additionally, the bill updates procedures for rental housing disputes by removing the mayor's authority to issue certain certificates, extending appeal timelines, and improving mediation opportunities. It further grants condominium and cooperative associations the ability to hold virtual meetings and clarifies rules for conducting these meetings remotely.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2023
Committee Review
Nov 2024
Council Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Jul 7, 2023
Last action Dec 17, 2024
Floor votes · Council Dec 17, 2024
How they voted
13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Dec 17, 2024
D
Democratic11
100% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
18
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Dec 17, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Nov 26, 2024
Introduced
Amendment (R.White)
legislature
Nov 6, 2024
Legislature · Passed
Committee Mark-up of B25-0418 by the Housing Committee
legislature
Jul 11, 2023
Committee
Referred to Committee on Housing
legislature
Jul 7, 2023
Introduced
B25-0418 Introduced by Councilmember Bonds at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Anita Bonds
DDemocratic
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