This bill clarifies and improves regulations for medical cannabis retailers in D.C. It updates the definition of restricted locations to explicitly include "child development facilities" (previously undefined), preventing stores from opening near schools serving young children. The bill also expands protest rights for Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs) and community members, allowing them to object based on potential impacts on children's safety or neighborhood peace, and extends these protest rights to internet cannabis retailers. These changes aim to strengthen community input and safety protections in the licensing process.
This bill creates a new "craft preparation endorsement" for medical cannabis retailers in Washington, D.C., allowing them to prepare specific products on their licensed premises for sale to qualifying patients and caregivers. Retailers with this endorsement can make edibles (using cannabis oil or butter from licensed manufacturers), topical products like lotions, and prerolls, but must follow strict rules: products must be shelf-stable (no refrigeration needed), cannot include transdermal patches, and must avoid butane extraction. The endorsement limits preparation space to 20% of the retail area, restricts stored materials to 2 kilograms of flower and 1 liter of oil/tincture from licensed sources, and prohibits selling to other retailers or allowing detectable odors from preparation.
This bill extends the expiration period for temporary medical cannabis business licenses in Washington, D.C., from two years to three years. It directly affects current conditional license holders - including cultivation centers, retailers, manufacturers, couriers, and testing laboratories - who must find permanent locations under the new timeline. The key mechanism revises the licensing term in the 1999 medical cannabis law, automatically converting existing licenses expiring after December 2024 to a three-year term without additional fees or approval. This change aims to provide stability for businesses navigating regulatory requirements while maintaining District oversight of the legal medical cannabis market.
This resolution approves new rules designed to protect the integrity and accuracy of statewide student assessments in the District of Columbia. The primary change establishes minimum standards for administering these tests to ensure consistent conditions and defines what counts as acceptable versus unacceptable behavior by teachers and administrators. Additionally, the rules create a formal process for investigating violations of these standards and determining appropriate sanctions. These regulations apply to schools and educational agencies responsible for delivering the assessments and aim to ensure that test results are meaningful and fair for all students.
This bill establishes comprehensive privacy protections for personal data collected by District of Columbia government agencies and third parties on their behalf. It creates a new Chief Privacy Officer role within the Office of the Chief Technology Officer to oversee compliance and grants residents, employees, and service users specific rights over their information. Key provisions require agencies to obtain clear affirmative consent before selling data, strictly limit data collection to what is necessary for government services, and define sensitive categories such as health records and government identifiers that warrant extra care. The legislation also sets rules for how third parties must handle data received from the government and defines what constitutes personal versus de-identified information.
This bill allows parents in the District of Columbia more flexibility regarding when their children must start school and which grade they can enroll in. It permits minors born between June 16 and September 30 to defer kindergarten enrollment for one year if they remain enrolled in a licensed childcare program or a pre-kindergarten class. Additionally, the legislation expands enrollment options for children born during this period, enabling them to apply for Pre-K3, Pre-K4, or kindergarten depending on their specific age at the start of the school year. To support these changes, the District must update its public school lottery application process to accommodate these new enrollment categories.
This bill proposes to officially rename 48th Place, NW, in Ward 3 to "William 'Spence' Spencer, IV Way" to honor his contributions to the local community and his work in international human rights. The legislation directly affects the specific street segment between MacArthur Boulevard and V Street by changing its official designation in city records. It relies on existing street naming laws to symbolically recognize Mr. Spencer's legacy as a resident, former community association leader, and foreign service officer. Once enacted, the change would appear on maps and official documents but involves no new funding or operational changes.
This bill (B 26-0407, "Strengthening Capacity and Transparency at DYRS Amendment Act of 2025") requires the District of Columbia's Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) to publicly report detailed population data about youth at the Youth Services Center and New Beginnings Youth Development Center. Key provisions include publishing daily counts by race/age/status, average stay lengths, admission patterns, confinement incidents, and recidivism metrics (measuring reoffending rates within three years of release). It also mandates the Mayor to submit a one-year plan within 120 days to reduce the Youth Services Center population to a maximum of 90 youth and prevent future overcrowding. The bill directly affects DYRS operations, youth in custody, and the public through increased transparency about facility conditions and outcomes.
This bill requires the District of Columbia's Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) to provide comprehensive pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care to pregnant youth in its facilities. It mandates pregnancy testing upon admission, confidential healthcare within three weeks of birth (with follow-up care), counseling on family planning and mental health, and free medical supplies like breast pumps and postpartum dietary support. The law also requires DYRS to develop written policies within 60 days of enactment to implement these standards. The bill directly affects pregnant youth in DYRS custody, ensuring they receive timely, culturally responsive healthcare without cost.
This bill requires the District of Columbia's Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) to maintain an electronic log documenting all attempts to contact a child's parent, guardian, or custodian before a predisposition meeting. DYRS must also make recurring efforts every six months to inform these individuals about the child's progress on their individualized rehabilitation plan. The electronic log must be shared with the Council committee overseeing DYRS upon request. This directly affects DYRS operations, parents/guardians of youth in care, and the Council's oversight process.
This bill requires the Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) to inform parents or guardians at the start of a child welfare investigation about three specific resources: legal assistance options, the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children (for filing complaints), and their right to legal counsel during key parts of the process. It directly affects parents or caregivers whose children are under investigation by CFSA. The key change is mandating written notification and verbal explanation during the initial interview, ensuring families understand available support and rights. This amendment updates the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Act to improve transparency in investigations. The bill does not alter investigation procedures or standards, only requiring CFSA to provide these specific informational resources upfront.
This bill amends two existing District of Columbia laws to provide increased financial support for grandparent and close relative caregivers. It extends subsidy payments for these caregivers until the child reaches age 21 (previously ending at age 18) and establishes a minimum subsidy amount of $27.92 in fiscal year 2027, with annual inflation adjustments. The changes directly affect caregivers raising children in the District, ensuring continued financial assistance through the child's early adulthood. The bill modifies specific provisions of the Grandparent Caregivers Pilot Programs Establishment Act (2005) and the Close Relative Caregiver Subsidy Pilot Program Act (2019).
