B 26-0317 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Personal Delivery Device Weight Limit Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This bill increases the maximum weight limit for personal delivery devices (like drones or robots) used for deliveries in the District of Columbia from an unspecified prior limit to 250 pounds (excluding the item being delivered). It directly affects companies and services using such devices within DC, allowing them to transport heavier packages. The amendment modifies the 2018 Personal Delivery Device Act to establish this new weight cap through Section 4(b)(6). The change is implemented as an emergency measure, effective for up to 90 days.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Council Passage
Jul 2025
Signed into Law
Aug 2025
Introduced Jul 11, 2025 Signed Aug 12, 2025
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This bill was converted from a draft introduction version to an enrolled original version, which is the final signed form ready for implementation. The substantive policy content remains unchanged, but the document format was updated to include proper enrollment markings, signatures, and page numbering required for official enactment.
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The document was reformatted from a draft introduction version to an enrolled original version, adding signature lines for the Council Chairman and Mayor, proper page numbering, and enrollment markings required for official legislative enactment.

Floor votes · Council Jul 14, 2025

How they voted

12–0
Passed
Total votes 12
Jul 14, 2025
D Democratic10
10 Yea
100% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Jul 14, 2025
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0)
council
Jul 11, 2025
Introduced
B26-0317 Introduced by Councilmember Allen at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
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Charles Allen
DDemocratic
DC
Ward 6