CER 26-0142 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Recognition Resolution of 2026

This ceremonial resolution designates March 2026 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in the District of Columbia to honor and highlight the contributions of people with developmental disabilities. The bill directly affects residents, community organizations, and government agencies by encouraging public recognition and reflection on progress and challenges related to inclusion. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic declaration to promote awareness and commitment to full community participation. The resolution takes effect immediately upon passage and is intended to foster a more inclusive environment for individuals with developmental disabilities in the District.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Council Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Mar 30, 2026 Signed Mar 31, 2026
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Introduction → Enrollment · 1 edit
MINOR
The bill text was reformatted from a draft introduction to an enrolled version, which is the official final text after legislative approval. The substantive policy content, including the declaration of March 2026 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and the supporting 'whereas' clauses, remains unchanged. The only modification is the addition of an 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' header and a new bill number (26-142), indicating the bill has been enacted into law.
TECHNICAL

The document was updated from a draft introduction format to an enrolled final format, adding an official bill number (26-142) and an 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' designation to signify legislative approval.

Floor votes · Council Mar 31, 2026

How they voted

13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Mar 31, 2026
D Democratic11
11 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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Mar 31, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Mar 30, 2026
Introduced
CER26-0142 Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Janeese Lewis George
DDemocratic
DC
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