Technology

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Apr 24, 2026

B 26-0667: Surveillance Pricing Prohibition Amendment Act of 2026

The Surveillance Pricing Prohibition Amendment Act of 2026 prohibits companies in the District of Columbia from using personal data to charge different prices for the same goods or services. It achieves this by legally defining 'surveillance-based price discrimination' as setting prices based on information gathered through electronic surveillance, such as device tracking or biometric monitoring, and classifying this practice as an unfair trade activity. This law directly affects digital marketplaces and other businesses that currently use consumer data to manipulate pricing, ensuring that quoted prices reflect market value rather than individual customer profiles.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits surveillance-based price discrimination, protecting consumer data privacy and regulating tech practices.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jan 2, 2026

B 26-0503: Contract No. CW114997 with Carahsoft Technology Corporation Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2025

This bill approves payment for a $1,909,658.58 contract modification with Carahsoft Technology Corporation to provide Amazon Web Services (AWS) for the District of Columbia's Department of Health Care Finance. It authorizes payment for modernizing healthcare systems and improving citizen access to healthcare services and benefit programs under Contract CW114997 and Modifications M007, M008, and M009. The bill directly affects the District government's healthcare IT infrastructure, specifically enabling the use of AWS services from October 2025 through September 2026. As a procedural payment authorization, it does not create new policy but approves existing contract terms.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill authorizes $1.9M payment for AWS contract to modernize healthcare IT infrastructure, directly funding technology infrastructure for government services.95% confidence

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 23, 2026

B 26-0525: Personal Health Data Security Amendment Act of 2025

This bill protects District of Columbia residents' health data by requiring companies that collect it to obtain explicit consent before use, publish clear privacy policies, and allow data deletion within 183 days. It directly affects health apps, medical providers, and any organization handling personal health information (like medical records or mental health data). Key provisions ban location tracking near health facilities (geofencing), mandate transparent data-sharing disclosures, and give people the right to demand data removal. The law creates enforceable privacy rules for health data, aligning DC with similar state-level protections.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patient health data rights via consent mandates, deletion access, and bans on location tracking near health facilities, directly strengthening privacy protections for healthcare data.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires explicit consent, clear policies, data deletion, bans location tracking for health data privacy - directly strengthens consumer data protection in tech context.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Dec 12, 2025

PR 26-0414: Contract No. CW114997 with Carahsoft Technology Corporation Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This emergency resolution approves a contract modification with Carahsoft Technology Corporation to provide Amazon Web Services for modernizing healthcare systems and improving access to healthcare services and benefit programs for District residents. It authorizes payment of up to $1.9 million for the period October 1, 2025, through September 15, 2026, covering the full option year two of the existing contract. The resolution is required under District law because the modifications exceed $1 million in a 12-month period, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery without Council approval delays.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareApproves $1.9M contract for AWS to modernize healthcare systems and improve access to services/benefit programs per summary.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyApproves $1.9M contract for AWS to modernize healthcare systems, directly funding technology infrastructure for public service improvements.92% confidence

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 18, 2026

B 26-0546: E911 Modernization Amendment Act of 2025

This bill modernizes Washington D.C.'s 911 emergency communication system funding by updating fees and clarifying how funds are used. It establishes a uniform $1.00 monthly fee per access line (replacing older structures), increases prepaid wireless fees to 5%, and explicitly directs funds toward Next Generation 911 (NG911) infrastructure, cybersecurity, and multimedia capabilities. The legislation requires annual reporting and audits to ensure transparency, while mandating triennial fee reviews to account for inflation and system costs. These changes directly affect telecommunications providers (through updated fees) and residents (by improving emergency response reliability and technology).

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExplicitly directs funds to cybersecurity infrastructure and NG911 modernization, advancing emergency tech capabilities per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Telecommunications Tags Public Safety

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in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Jan 9, 2026

B 26-0488: Apprenticeships and Credentials as Pathways to Prosperity Act of 2025

This bill creates a program offering zero-interest forgivable loans to cover tuition and living expenses for District residents pursuing apprenticeships or credentials in high-growth industries like technology, healthcare, construction, and early childhood education. It directly affects D.C. high school graduates and other residents facing financial barriers to training, providing support for tuition, childcare, on-the-job training, and living costs. Participants must live and work in the District after completing their program to qualify for loan forgiveness. The program is funded by a permanent Pathways to Prosperity Fund established under the bill.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides zero-interest forgivable loans for apprenticeships/credentials in high-growth fields, expanding educational access and reducing financial barriers for District residents pursuing training.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides forgivable loans for apprenticeships/credentials in high-growth industries, removing financial barriers for workers. This directly advances employment pathways and workforce development, aligning with labor & employment support indic...90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly lists technology as a high-growth industry for apprenticeship funding, directly advancing workforce development in tech through zero-interest loans.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Student Financial Aid Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jan 2, 2026

B 26-0265: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Act of 2025

This bill (B 26-0265) is a proposed budget document submitted by Mayor Bowser to the DC Council as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 "Grow DC" budget plan. It addresses a projected $1 billion revenue shortfall from federal job losses by proposing targeted spending adjustments and new investments to grow the economy and maintain city services. Key provisions include $171 million for Capital One Arena improvements, $24 million for a tech startup fund, tax reductions for businesses (like lowering the Universal Paid Leave tax), and $30 million for police hiring. The budget aims to support DC residents and businesses through economic growth initiatives while "rightsizing" spending amid financial challenges. This is a funding proposal, not a legislative act, and forms part of a larger budget package submitted to the Council.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill proposes tax reductions for businesses to address revenue shortfall and fund economic growth initiatives like tech startup investments.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllocates $24M to tech startup fund, directly supporting technology sector growth and innovation per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 18, 2026

B 26-0480: Ensuring Access and Supporting Engagement (EASE) for DOC residents Act of 2025

This bill (B 26-0480, "Ensuring Access and Supporting Engagement (EASE) for DOC residents Act of 2025") requires the District of Columbia Department of Corrections (DOC) to enable incarcerated residents to testify at DC Council hearings. It directly affects over 2,100 DOC residents (disproportionately from communities of color) by mandating DOC provide internet-connected devices, video testimony access, and multiple communication methods (including video, messaging, and mail) to engage with the Council and their ANC Commissioner. Key provisions include codifying testimony rights, eliminating cost barriers for correspondence, and requiring DOC to establish policies for civic participation. The bill aims to extend full democratic engagement beyond voting rights, ensuring incarcerated residents can directly contribute to legislative discussions impacting their lives.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates DOC provide communication tools for incarcerated residents to testify at hearings, promoting civil rights and participatory justice reform.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates DOC to provide internet-connected devices and video testimony access, directly expanding technology access for incarcerated residents as required by law.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jun 20, 2025

B 26-0025: Certificate of Need Improvement Amendment Act of 2025

This bill modifies Washington D.C.'s certificate of need (CON) requirements for healthcare facilities. It exempts digital-only telehealth platforms, primary care providers, and specialty care providers not affiliated with hospitals or medical schools from the CON process. The bill also defines "group practice," removes a 3-year limit on CON applications, requires the State Health Planning Agency to update spending thresholds every two years (instead of annually), and creates a registration process for facilities offering primary/secondary care, virtual provider networks, and telehealth platforms. These changes aim to reduce regulatory barriers for certain healthcare services while updating oversight procedures.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts telehealth and primary care from CON requirements, reducing regulatory barriers and improving access to healthcare services.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExempts digital-only telehealth platforms from CON requirements, reducing regulatory barriers for technology-enabled healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Telehealth

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 26, 2026

B 26-0243: Automatic Enrollment for Utility Affordability Programs Act of 2025

This bill requires the District's Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) to create a system that automatically enrolls eligible low-income households in utility affordability programs using data from other agencies. It mandates that the Department of Human Services (DHS) and Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) share enrollment data from income-based programs like SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid with DOEE - **only after households affirmatively consent** to the data sharing. Households automatically enrolled must receive clear notice about their enrollment, expected benefit dates, and amounts. The policy directly affects low-income residents who currently face high energy burdens (nearly 16% of income for some), streamlining access to existing utility assistance without requiring new applications.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAutomatically enrolls low-income households in utility affordability programs, protecting consumers and improving access to energy services without restricting existing policies.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnrolls low-income households in utility affordability programs, reducing housing cost burdens and advancing housing affordability.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates explicit consent for data sharing between agencies, protecting user privacy in utility enrollment, aligning with data privacy support.90% confidence

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