B 25-0672 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

Radiation Protection Act of 2024

This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for the acquisition, use, and disposal of radiation within the District of Columbia, directly affecting businesses, healthcare facilities, and individuals who handle radioactive materials or radiation-producing equipment. It requires most entities and individuals involved in these activities to obtain specific licenses, certifications, or registrations from the Mayor's office, while exempting certain medical professionals and existing solid waste facilities. The legislation also grants officials the authority to inspect operations, seize non-compliant materials, and impose civil or criminal penalties for violations, replacing the previous 1990 policy with updated rules.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Oct 2024
Council Passage
Nov 2024
Signed into Law
Nov 2024
Introduced Jan 26, 2024 Signed Nov 22, 2024
Floor votes · Council Nov 12, 2024

How they voted

12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
Nov 12, 2024
D Democratic11
10 Yea 1
90% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
24
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Nov 12, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Oct 22, 2024
Legislature · Passed
Committee Mark-up of B25-0672 by the Health Committee
legislature
Sep 20, 2024
Committee
Re-Referral published.
legislature
Sep 17, 2024
Committee
Re-Referred to Committee on Health with comments from the Committee on Transportation and the Environment
legislature
Feb 6, 2024
Committee
Referred to Committee on Health, and Committee on Transportation and the Environment
legislature
Jan 26, 2024
Introduced
B25-0672 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Phil Mendelson
Phil Mendelson
DDemocratic
DC
Chairman