The Public Benefits Security Amendment Act of 2025 requires the District of Columbia's Department of Human Services (DHS) to replace vulnerable magnetic stripe EBT cards with secure microchipped cards by October 1, 2027, to prevent benefit theft. It directly affects SNAP (food assistance) and TANF (cash assistance) recipients, who currently lose millions annually to card skimming. The bill mandates DHS to restore stolen benefits after the card transition, ensuring residents don’t face food insecurity while waiting for assistance to be reinstated. This change aligns with federal recommendations and practices in states like California and Maryland, which have adopted similar chip-based security.
The Community Health Amendment Act of 2025 allows pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Washington, D.C., to order and administer vaccines without a prescription, directly affecting residents, visitors, and workers who receive vaccinations at pharmacies. It replaces the requirement to follow only CDC guidelines with a provision permitting vaccines based on guidelines from CDC or any "competent medical or public health organization" designated by D.C. Health through public notice. This permanently codifies emergency measures approved in September 2025 that temporarily expanded vaccine access during federal uncertainty. The bill does not address insurance coverage, which remains covered under separate insurance guidelines.
The Petition Administration Clarification Amendment Act of 2025 (B 26-0233) prohibits anyone from altering signature details on District of Columbia petitions after a person signs them, except when the signer requests assistance before signing. This bill directly affects campaign committees, initiative groups, and recall organizers who collect signatures for candidate nominations, initiatives, referendums, or recalls under DC law. The key provision bans circulators from editing, correcting, or changing any information provided by the signer after the signature is affixed, streamlining how the Board of Elections reviews petition challenges. It clarifies existing election rules to address modern petition practices, where digital tools eliminate the need for post-signature edits that were once common with printed forms.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution that honors Dr. Janice M. Davis as she retires from Howard University School of Social Work after nearly three decades of service. It recognizes her contributions as an educator, administrator, and mentor who has prepared thousands of social workers to serve communities. The resolution formally acknowledges her leadership roles, including her tenure as Director of Clinical Education since 2011, and celebrates her impact on the social work profession. This measure does not create new laws or funding but serves to publicly recognize her achievements and retirement.
This bill requires owners of rental properties exempt from rent stabilization to report specific data when registering their units with the District of Columbia. The key requirement is that owners must provide the current monthly rent, the rent charged in the two previous calendar years, and details about utilities, facilities, services, and appliances included with the unit. This information is only needed at the time of registration and does not create ongoing annual reporting obligations. The legislation is designed to improve data accuracy for rental housing records and will remain in effect for up to 90 days if approved.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally honors Allen Iverson, the former NBA basketball player and cultural icon, for his achievements and contributions. It recognizes his career highlights, including his time at Georgetown University, his success with the Philadelphia 76ers, and his induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. The resolution also acknowledges Iverson's positive impact on the District of Columbia and his hometown community in Hampton Roads, Virginia. This measure does not change any laws or policies but serves to officially acknowledge and celebrate his legacy.
This bill requires the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department to publicly release body-worn camera recordings and names of officers involved in officer-involved deaths or serious use of force incidents, including those involving other law enforcement officers present during the event. The legislation expands transparency requirements beyond just MPD officers to cover any law enforcement officer present when an MPD officer is involved in such incidents, and mandates that reports no longer be written using body-worn camera footage for initial incident documentation. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for releasing recordings from incidents that occurred between August 1, 2025, and the bill's effective date within 10 business days after enactment.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0134) formally recognizes the 15th anniversary of the Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center in Washington, D.C., which opened in 2011. It celebrates the center’s role in supporting seniors through health programs, nutrition services, social activities, and educational initiatives in Ward 1. The resolution honors the center’s namesake, community activist Bernice Fonteneau, and her legacy of advocacy for seniors and children. As a symbolic gesture with no policy or funding impact, it does not create new obligations or affect any specific individuals or programs.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) passed by the Council of the District of Columbia to honor Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. after his death in 2026. It formally recognizes his lifelong civil rights leadership, faith-based advocacy, founding of Operation PUSH, and service as a Shadow Senator for DC. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a symbolic tribute to his legacy. It does not directly affect any individuals or create new obligations.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0135) symbolically recognizes the Chinese community in Washington, D.C., and the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association for their cultural, social, and economic contributions to the city. It designates Tuesday, February 17, 2026, as "Chinese Lunar New Year 4724, Year of the Horse Day" in the District and honors the Association's sponsorship of the annual Lunar New Year parade. The resolution has no legal effect and serves only to acknowledge community efforts and cultural traditions.
This bill temporarily reduces streatery permit fees to a maximum of $15 per square foot and delays enforcement of Streatery Guidelines until January 15, 2026. It establishes the District's policy of supporting streateries to enhance public dining scenes and local business activity. The Public Space Committee may waive specific requirements - like minimum distances from curb cuts or height limits - only if safety risks are avoided, and must prioritize recommendations from the Old Georgetown Board for Georgetown-area streatery designs. The changes expire 225 days after the bill becomes effective.
The bill title claims to address financial reporting for District of Columbia boards and commissions, but the provided text actually amends a separate "Uniform College Athlete Name, Image, or Likeness Temporary Amendment Act" (related to college athlete compensation rules). The bill changes the effective date for certain reporting requirements from August 21, 2025, to April 3, 2026, affecting college athletes in the District. It does not alter financial reporting for government boards/commissions as the title suggests. This appears to be a significant error in the bill's title or text.
