Councilmember Brooke Pinto

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a one-year pilot program for young parents aged 16-24 in Washington D.C. who are custodial or non-custodial parents of children under 18. It provides up to 100 employment vouchers to subsidize 50% of market-rate wages (up to 40 hours weekly) for participating employers, requiring them to cover the remaining wages and provide standard employee benefits. Employers must commit to considering participants for permanent roles after the subsidy ends. The program targets a gap in existing youth employment services by directly supporting young parents' workforce entry and stability through wage subsidies and employer partnerships.

Maddy summaryThis bill (B 26-0599) clarifies the role of the Fire & EMS Medical Director to explicitly oversee all clinical aspects of the District of Columbia's 911 call center (OUC), including dispatch protocols, quality assurance, and Continuous Quality Improvement programs. It also requires all OUC call takers and dispatchers to obtain Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certification within one year of hire (or one year after the bill's effective date for current staff). The legislation directly affects OUC staff and aims to improve accuracy in emergency call responses - addressing past complaints about errors that led to injuries or fatalities. By codifying these requirements, the bill seeks to align OUC's accuracy standards with its recent gains in call response speed (98% answered within 20 seconds).

Maddy summaryThe Child Support Improvement Amendment Act of 2026 would require the District of Columbia to direct all child support payments collected on behalf of families receiving or who previously received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) directly to those families, rather than retaining a portion for government costs. It also changes the timeline for collecting unpaid child support, ending enforcement when the youngest child on the order turns 18 plus a fixed post-emancipation period, instead of allowing indefinite collection. These changes ensure families receive the full amount of child support owed, which research shows improves household stability and child well-being. The bill modernizes the system to align with federal options and prioritize support for vulnerable children and parents.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to amend existing laws requiring the release of body-worn camera footage when Metropolitan Police Department officers are present during officer-involved deaths or serious use of force incidents involving other law enforcement agencies. Currently, the law mandates transparency for MPD officers but does not require releasing footage when federal or other agency officers are involved in such incidents. The bill would close this gap by requiring the release of MPD camera recordings and incident details whenever a serious use of force or officer-involved death occurs involving non-MPD officers while an MPD officer is present. This change aims to increase transparency for District residents in situations involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The resolution takes effect immediately and allows the related amendment act to be adopted after a single reading.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands transparency requirements for body-worn camera footage by requiring the release of recordings when federal law enforcement officers are involved in officer-involved deaths or serious use of force incidents alongside Metropolitan Police Department officers. It mandates that public databases include names of all law enforcement officers involved in such incidents and requires consent from next of kin or alleged victims before releasing footage of officer-involved deaths or serious use of force incidents. Additionally, the legislation requires the MPD to record and share information about federal agents attending daily roll calls, including their names, agency affiliations, and shift assignments, to increase visibility of joint patrols between federal and local law enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the District of Columbia to create a grant fund to support business improvement districts and Main Streets in providing and maintaining public restrooms, and mandates that all new or substantially renovated parks of one acre or more include gender-neutral public restrooms. It directly affects residents and visitors who rely on public restrooms, including people experiencing homelessness, pregnant individuals, those with medical conditions, and young children. The law specifies that restrooms must be free, accessible 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and maintained by the District or contracted providers. It aims to address current scarcity by increasing restroom availability in high-use areas and public parks.

Maddy summaryThis bill would remove the District of Columbia sales tax on HIV in-home tests, making these tests more affordable for District residents. Currently, these tests cost $40-$70, and the tax exemption would lower the effective price at the point of sale. The key provision amends the District’s tax code (section 47-2005) to add a specific exemption for HIV in-home tests. The change would apply once the bill is approved and the fiscal impact is included in the budget, as required by law.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits insurance companies in Washington, D.C., from considering the use of HIV prevention medication (PrEP) when making decisions about disability, life, or long-term care insurance. It directly affects people using PrEP - such as daily pills (Truvada, Descovy) or the injection (Apretude) - who might otherwise face higher premiums, denied coverage, or limited benefits. The key provision amends existing anti-discrimination law to ban insurers from using PrEP use as a factor in underwriting, renewing, or pricing these policies. This aims to remove barriers to PrEP uptake and reduce stigma, supporting D.C.'s goal to lower new HIV diagnoses to under 130 annually by 2030.

Maddy summaryThis bill waives all city fees for services related to the Capital Pride Parade, Festival, and Block Party, including permits, police and fire support, health inspections, and cleanup costs. It directly affects Capital Pride event organizers by reducing their administrative expenses. The key provision, added to D.C. Code §47-2826, requires the Mayor to waive these fees to maintain the event's free admission for attendees. This policy change ensures the festival remains accessible while supporting its significant economic impact on the District.