Councilmember Brooke Pinto

Maddy summaryThis bill amends existing safety laws to extend a prohibition on unauthorized entry onto playing surfaces to include the Downtown Arena and the Southeast Arena in Washington, D.C. It directly affects visitors, staff, and anyone else who might enter these venues without permission. The key provision adds specific definitions for both arenas and establishes that no person may enter the playing surface unless expressly authorized by the arena operators or their agents. This emergency amendment is intended to align safety rules across all major sports venues in the district and will remain in effect for up to 90 days after approval.

Maddy summaryThis resolution directs the District of Columbia Council to immediately reject a proposed contract with HME, Inc. that would have provided up to 24 fire pumpers for the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. The disapproval applies to a contract valued at approximately $32.5 million and is based on emergency procedures under the District's Home Rule Act and Procurement Practices Reform Act. The Council will send this decision to the Mayor's office, and the resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption. This action prevents the contract from moving forward without further review or approval.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends existing reporting requirements for pretrial detention data in Washington, D.C., clarifying when agencies must submit reports. It directly affects the District's criminal justice agencies responsible for tracking pretrial detainees, including both adults and juveniles. The key change sets a specific deadline of September 30, 2026, for submitting reports related to pretrial detention, while also adding references to the Prioritizing Public Safety Emergency Act alongside existing Secure DC Omnibus Act provisions. The legislation is written as an emergency amendment to address congressional review concerns and will remain in effect for no longer than 90 days.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the District of Columbia Clemency Board to waive the standard five-year waiting period for individuals seeking a pardon, but only under specific conditions. The waiver can be granted if the applicant has already received a waiver of the waiting period from the U.S. Pardon Attorney or the President, provided the applicant is not currently on probation, parole, or supervised release. The Clemency Board retains the authority to decline the waiver even when the federal waiver exists, and the applicant's application will be paused until the Board decides on the waiver request. The law is set to expire within 90 days after it takes effect, as it is an emergency measure tied to congressional review.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares a legislative emergency to prevent a legal gap in the District of Columbia's pardon process between two existing temporary laws. It authorizes the Council to adopt emergency legislation that would allow the Clemency Board to grant waivers of the standard five-year waiting period for pardon applicants. The measure is designed to ensure continuous legal authority for the Clemency Board while pending congressional review of a previous temporary amendment. It does not change the underlying pardon rules but provides procedural authority to fill a temporary legislative void.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to address a legal gap that would occur if current pretrial detention reporting laws expire before new temporary measures take effect. It allows the District of Columbia Council to adopt emergency legislation clarifying reporting requirements for the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council without waiting for the standard congressional review process. The measure directly affects how pretrial detention data is reported and ensures continuity in legal requirements during a transition period between two separate acts.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to address a legal gap where fans can legally enter playing surfaces at the Downtown Arena and Southeast Arena, unlike other D.C. sports venues. It proposes making it illegal for unauthorized individuals to run onto the playing field at these two arenas to ensure consistent safety laws across all professional sports venues in the District. The measure allows for immediate adoption of the Arena Safety Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 after a single reading, taking effect right away.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to disapprove a $32.5 million contract with HME, Inc. to purchase up to 24 fire engine pumpers for the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. The legislation aims to prevent a large-scale purchase from a manufacturer with which the District has no prior experience, citing concerns about potential quality issues and budget strain from bulk orders. The resolution recommends that the Department instead order a smaller quantity of vehicles or choose from established manufacturers with proven track records before committing to such a significant procurement. If passed, the Council would reject the proposed contract and direct the Mayor's office to reconsider the procurement strategy for the fire fleet.

Maddy summaryThe Portable Tenant Screening Report Amendment Act of 2025 (B 26-0477) requires District of Columbia housing providers to accept a single tenant screening report for 30 days when renting to prospective tenants, eliminating repeated application fees. The report must include name/contact info, credit history, current address, rental history, and eviction records, and must be provided at no cost to the tenant. This directly affects renters - especially low- and moderate-income residents - who currently pay multiple fees for similar screenings - and housing providers who must accept the reusable report instead of charging new fees. The bill prohibits housing providers from charging application fees or additional costs for using the report and bars them from denying applications based solely on the report's age.

Maddy summaryThis 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.