B 25-0750 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

Harmonious Living Amendment Act of 2024

The Harmonious Living Amendment Act of 2024 requires the Construction Codes Coordinating Board to set soundproofing standards for new residential buildings in noisy areas by 2026 and mandates that owners disclose potential noise levels to buyers or renters starting in 2026. To help mitigate existing noise issues, the bill directs the Mayor to create a grant program for soundproofing upgrades in qualifying homes and entertainment venues by late 2026. Additionally, the act requires the Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment to provide acoustic shells for certain performances, install digital decibel signs, and allow residents to submit noise complaints through the 311 system.
Bill status in committee 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
Nov 2024
Council Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Mar 19, 2024 Last action Dec 17, 2024
Floor votes · Council Dec 17, 2024

How they voted

12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
Dec 17, 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
12
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Dec 17, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Nov 26, 2024
Legislature · Passed
Committee Mark-up of B25-0750 by the Committee of the Whole
legislature
Apr 2, 2024
Committee
Referred to Committee of the Whole
legislature
Mar 19, 2024
Introduced
B25-0750 Introduced by Councilmember Nadeau at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Brianne Nadeau
Brianne Nadeau
DDemocratic
DC
Ward 1