Clarifying Licensing Enriching All Neighbors (CLEAN) Amendment Act of 2026

This bill, known as the CLEAN Amendment Act of 2026, would prevent the District of Columbia from issuing new licenses or permits to individuals or businesses that owe $1,000 or more in unpaid fines from building code violations. The law directly affects applicants for various permits by adding unpaid building fines to the list of financial obligations that can block licensing. Under the proposed changes, the Department of Buildings would be unable to process a license application if the applicant has outstanding penalties under the Civil Infractions Act. This measure aims to ensure that those who fail to pay for past building violations cannot obtain new permits until their debts are settled.