B 25-1013 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

Residential Tranquility Temporary Amendment Act of 2024

This bill temporarily strengthens noise and safety rules in Washington, D.C. residential areas by banning the use of sound amplifying devices like loudspeakers during demonstrations between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. It also makes it illegal to throw projectiles at homes with the intent to frighten, intimidate, or retaliate against residents or workers. Violators of these new provisions could face fines of up to the maximum set by existing law or up to 90 days in jail, or both. The legislation also clarifies that car audio systems are not considered sound amplifying devices unless they are used to target a residence. Additionally, the bill sets a specific expiration date of December 7th for Council appointments to the Corrections Information Council.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
Oct 2024
Signed into Law
Nov 2024
Introduced Oct 28, 2024 Signed Nov 22, 2024
Floor votes · Council Oct 29, 2024

How they voted

9–2
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 13
Oct 29, 2024
D Democratic11
7 Yea 2 Nay 2
63% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
1
Committee
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Oct 29, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (9-2-2)
council
Oct 28, 2024
Introduced
B25-1013 Introduced by Councilmember Pinto at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Brooke Pinto
Brooke Pinto
DDemocratic
DC
Ward 2