This bill prohibits health care entities in Washington, D.C. from charging fees for providing personal medical records to individuals or their representatives. It specifically exempts fees when records are requested to support claims or appeals under the Social Security Act, or for other federal or District needs-based benefits (like Medicaid or housing assistance). The law applies to patients, their legal representatives, nonprofit legal services staff, or attorneys acting on their behalf. Health care providers must provide these records without cost for these specific purposes. The bill does not affect fees for general medical record requests unrelated to benefits claims.
This bill requires large residential and mixed-use construction projects (50,000+ square feet) receiving Housing Production Trust Fund assistance to meet net zero energy standards under the Enterprise Green Communities Criteria (specifically elements 5.4 or 5.5b). It mandates the Department to submit biannual reports starting March 2026 detailing progress on developing net zero energy building code regulations and challenges to implementation. The bill also removes conflicting net zero energy compliance requirements from the Green Building Act of 2006 that previously applied to residential/mixed-use projects. It expires after 90 days or upon final regulations from the Clean Energy DC Building Code Amendment Act.
This bill (B 26-0226) makes permanent a District of Columbia pilot program that provides targeted support for people with substance use disorders (SUD) in high-need neighborhoods. It requires the Department of Behavioral Health to establish a program offering direct support (like crisis assessments), relationship development through consistent outreach, and resource brokering to connect individuals with housing, healthcare, and other services. The program designates specific geographic areas for focused intervention based on criteria like overdose rates, public substance use, and high pedestrian activity. Performance data on outcomes - including connections to treatment and overdose reversals - must be publicly reported every 90 days.
This bill prohibits electric and gas utilities from disconnecting service for vulnerable households during summer (May 15-September 15) and winter (November 1-February 29) months. It directly protects households with children under 18, seniors 65+, people with disabilities, pregnant individuals, or those receiving public assistance. Utilities must offer payment plans for eligible customers instead of requiring full payment to restore service, and limit reconnection fees. Additionally, utilities must report monthly data on unpaid bills and disconnections to the Public Service Commission.
This bill extends the timeline for So Others Might Eat (SOME) to certify its 23-unit affordable housing property at 2607 Connecticut Avenue NW as tax-exempt under the Nonprofit Workforce Housing Properties Real Property Tax Exemption Act of 2019. It changes the required certification period from 12 to 36 months after property acquisition and forgives/repays real property taxes paid since January 2023 if the property qualifies. The legislation directly affects the specific housing building owned by 2607 Connecticut LLC, which serves low-income tenants and has experienced slower lease-up than anticipated. The policy change ensures the Council's intended tax exemption aligns with the nonprofit's housing operations, allowing funds to stay focused on housing services rather than tax payments.
This bill requires property management companies operating in Washington, D.C. to obtain a license, expanding current requirements that only apply to individual property managers. It directly affects all firms providing property management services, including those managing residential buildings, apartments, and commercial properties. The key provision mandates that firms must demonstrate they are licensed under District law, have all employees licensed, and assign a lead property manager per property. This aims to close accountability gaps exposed by cases like the 2015 embezzlement case involving a property manager who stole over $380,000 from clients.
This bill (B 26-0166) proposes closing a 15-foot-wide L-shaped section of a public alley in Square 2068, Washington D.C., abutting property lots 92, 811, and 818. The closure would directly affect developers 3500 CT LLC and Uptown Heights LLC, enabling them to consolidate adjacent properties for a new three-story residential building project (approximately 13,180 sq ft with 12-14 parking spaces). The bill states this alley closure is deemed unnecessary for public alley purposes under District law, while ensuring continued access to services via other nearby alleys on Ordway and Porter streets. It follows standard procedures for alley closures under D.C. Home Rule Act and Street and Alley Closing laws.
This temporary D.C. bill clarifies that rental units participating in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program are exempt from the District’s rent stabilization rules. It amends the 1985 Rental Housing Act to explicitly include LIHTC units in the exemption, removing ambiguity about their status. The change directly affects housing providers who receive LIHTC tax credits, ensuring they are not subject to rent stabilization requirements. The law expires 225 days after enactment and does not create new policy - it only clarifies an existing exemption.
This bill approves six contract modifications (M0009-M0014) to an existing agreement with "Everyone Home DC" for case management services under the District's Family Rehousing and Stabilization Program (FRSP). It directly affects homeless families in Washington, D.C., who receive short-term rental and utility assistance through FRSP, by continuing their access to case managers who help them achieve housing stability. The bill authorizes $1,519,195.44 in payments for services already provided and to be provided under these modifications during the contract's second option year. This is a procedural approval to extend an existing service contract, not a new policy.
This bill approves an extension and transfer of a long-term housing subsidy contract for 7 affordable units at the Fuller Apartments (1650 Fuller Street, NW). It assigns the existing contract from Jubilee Housing Limited Partnership to its affiliate, Jubilee ADMO Apartments LP, and extends the contract term by 20 years (through 2046). This allows Jubilee ADMO to secure long-term financing for moderate rehabilitation of the building while continuing to provide affordable housing for extremely low-income residents, including the chronically homeless, elderly, and people with disabilities, under the District's Local Rent Supplement Program. The change directly affects the 7 subsidized units at Fuller Apartments and ensures ongoing funding for these housing costs.
