B 26-0455 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Private Vehicle-for-Hire Operator Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This bill clarifies the legal definition of a "private vehicle-for-hire operator" in Washington, D.C.'s transportation law. It updates the definition to explicitly include individuals who use a private company's digital dispatch system (like ride-hailing apps) to operate vehicles for passenger transport. The change directly affects ride-hailing drivers and companies operating under this model, ensuring their activities are clearly covered under existing regulations. The amendment takes effect retroactively from March 1, 2024, to resolve ambiguity in current law.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
Council Passage
Nov 2025
Signed into Law
Nov 2025
Introduced Nov 3, 2025 Signed Nov 24, 2025
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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill text was reorganized and reformatted during its legislative journey from introduction to enrollment. The substantive policy content remains unchanged, with the only notable addition being the formal enrollment designation indicating the bill has been approved by the Mayor and Council. The bill clarifies the definition of a private vehicle-for-hire operator and applies as of March 1, 2024.
TECHNICAL

Added 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' designation and formal signatures for the Chairman and Mayor, indicating the bill has completed the legislative process.

Reorganized section numbering and formatting, moving fiscal impact and applicability sections to different positions in the document.

Added page numbers (1 and 2) and proper bill header formatting consistent with enrolled legislation.

Floor votes · Council Nov 4, 2025

How they voted

13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Nov 4, 2025
D Democratic11
11 Yea
100% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Nov 4, 2025
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Nov 3, 2025
Introduced
B26-0455 Introduced by Councilmember Nadeau at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Brianne Nadeau
Brianne Nadeau
DDemocratic
DC
Ward 1