B 25-1024 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

Protecting Adjacent and Adjoining Property Owners from Construction Damage Second Congressional Emergency Amendment Act of 2024

This bill requires property owners, contractors, or permit applicants in the District of Columbia to provide proof of insurance that covers adjacent property owners for any damage caused by construction work. It specifically applies to permits involving additions, alterations, demolitions, excavations, and other activities conducted near property lines or on shared walls. The insurance requirement is set to take effect on November 21, 2024, and is defined to protect real property located within 30 feet of the construction site.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
Nov 2024
Signed into Law
Nov 2024
Introduced Nov 8, 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
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Nov 12, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Nov 8, 2024
Introduced
B25-1024 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Phil Mendelson
DDemocratic
DC
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