B 26-0422 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Glazier Licensing Standards and Certification Act of 2025

This bill establishes licensing and certification requirements for glaziers and glazing contractors in Washington D.C. It directly affects professionals who install and maintain architectural glass and metal systems in buildings, such as windows, curtain walls, and skylights. The key provision requires contractors to employ at least three licensed glaziers and comply with bonding and insurance standards set by the Board of Industrial Trades. The bill also adds two new positions on the Board to represent licensed glaziers and glazing contractors. This creates consistent oversight for a trade previously unregulated in the District, aligning it with other construction professions.
Tags: Licensing
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Council Passage
Jul 2026
Signed into Law
Aug 2026
Introduced Oct 7, 2025 Signed Aug 13, 2026
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What changed between versions

Engrossment → Enrollment · 5 edits
MODERATE
The bill was finalized as an enrolled act with minor formatting adjustments to the section titles and definitions. The core policy content, including the new licensing requirements for glaziers and glazing contractors and the addition of two new members to the Board of Industrial Trades, remains substantively unchanged from the engrossed version.
Scope change
The scope of the bill remains the same; it continues to establish licensing standards for glaziers and glazing contractors in the District of Columbia.
TECHNICAL

Section titles were simplified by removing the '§' symbol and the 'Definitions' subtitle from the table of contents and section headers.

The definition of 'Board' was added to the new section to clarify that it refers to the Board of Industrial Trades.

The title of the act was changed from 'Glazier Licensing Standards and Certification Act of 2026' to 'Glazier Licensing Standards and Certification Amendment Act of 2026'.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'Glazier' was slightly shortened by removing the phrase 'glass handrails' from the list of work performed.

The definition of 'Glazing contractor' was slightly shortened by removing the phrase 'glass handrails' from the list of work performed.

Floor votes · Council Jul 14, 2026

How they voted

12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
Jul 14, 2026
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
15
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jul 14, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Jun 22, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Committee Mark-up of B26-0422 by the Public Works and Operations Committee
legislature
Oct 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee on Public Works and Operations
legislature
Oct 7, 2025
Introduced
B26-0422 Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Janeese Lewis George
Janeese Lewis George
DDemocratic
DC
Ward 4