Arena Safety Conformity Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

This bill temporarily extends existing safety rules to include two new venues, the Downtown Arena and the Southeast Arena, by adding them to the District's public safety code that currently covers stadiums like RFK Stadium. The law prohibits unauthorized entry onto the playing surfaces of these arenas unless explicitly permitted by the venue operators or their authorized agents. It defines the playing surface as the area within the seating facilities of each venue and sets the rule in effect for 225 days after it takes official effect. The legislation applies to anyone entering these specific arenas and aligns their safety requirements with those already in place for other major sports venues in the District.