B 26-0091 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Behavioral Health Housing Voucher Transparency Amendment Act of 2025

This bill (B 26-0091) requires the District of Columbia's Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) to create a secure online portal and a standardized checklist for housing voucher applications. It directly affects DC residents applying for behavioral health housing, DBH caseworkers, and property managers. Key provisions include a real-time portal showing application status, automated reminders for deadlines, and a published checklist detailing required documents, submission timelines, and responsible parties. The bill mandates these changes to reduce processing delays, prevent document loss, and improve transparency in the housing voucher process.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 29, 2025 Last action Dec 10, 2025
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Feb 4, 2025
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Referred to Committee on Health
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Jan 29, 2025
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B26-0091 Introduced by Councilmember Henderson at Office of the Secretary
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