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Bill · B 26-0093In progress3d agoSmoke Detector Safety Amendment Act of 2025 · Sponsor: Brooke Pinto (D)
D.C. would bar sales and paid installation of battery-only smoke detectors whose batteries consumers can manually remove, replace, or disable.
Consumer Protection · Government & Ethics
Bill · B 26-0038In progress3d agoClemency Board Waiver Authority Amendment Act of 2025 · Sponsor: Phil Mendelson (D)
D.C.’s clemency board could review requests for pardon recommendations sooner if federal officials waive the five-year wait and applicants are not on probation, parole, or supervised release.
Criminal Justice · Emergency Management
Bill · B 26-0441In progress3d agoLet Our Vows Endure Amendment Act of 2025 · Sponsor: Christina Henderson (I)
Couples marrying in D.C. could get licenses from the mayor when a federal shutdown stops the Superior Court clerk from issuing them.
Civil Rights & Voting · Criminal Justice
Bill · B 26-0599In progress3d agoSponsor: Brooke Pinto (D)
Bill · B 26-0651In progress3d agoArena Safety Conformity Amendment Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Brooke Pinto (D)
Anyone entering playing areas at the Downtown Arena or Southeast Arena would need express permission, even when no event is underway.
AI & Privacy · National Security
Bill · PR 26-0743In progress3d agoSponsor: Phil Mendelson (D)
Bill · B 26-0816In progress7d agoBoard of Library Trustees Technical Amendment Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Matt Frumin (D)
Private users would need paid permits for money-making activities at D.C. libraries, with possible waivers when payment causes serious hardship and waiving it serves the public.
Education · Government & Ethics
Bill · B 26-0877In progress8d agoSponsor: Robert White (D)
Bill · B 26-0863Awaiting signature8d agoSponsor: Phil Mendelson (D)
Bill · B 26-0866Awaiting signature8d agoSponsor: Brooke Pinto (D)
Bill · B 26-0865Awaiting signature8d agoSpecial Education for Young Adults in the Custody of the Department of Corrections Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Brooke Pinto (D)
If approved, D.C. corrections officials would provide eligible detained adults with disabilities free public education suited to their needs for up to 90 days.
Criminal Justice · Disability Rights
Bill · B 26-0856In progress8d agoExpanding Access for Student Identification Empowers Readers (EASIER) Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Matt Frumin (D)
If this measure and a separate student ID proposal take effect, local education agencies would issue free cards that work at libraries and recreation facilities and include 988 contact information.
Bill · B 26-0851Awaiting signature8d agoSponsor: Matt Frumin (D)
Bill · B 26-0846In progress8d agoPoplar Point Economic Development Anchor Disposition Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Phil Mendelson (D)
If the District acquires the land and completes final agreements, the Mayor could lease Poplar Point property to Therme DC LLC for a health and wellness project.
Consumer Protection · Economy & Jobs
Bill · B 26-0838In progress8d agoKentrell Devaughn Way Designation Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Wendell Felder (D)
If approved by the Mayor or passed over a veto and cleared through congressional review, the Council would honor Kentrell Devaughn by naming a Ward 7 block after him.
Government & Ethics · Gun Policy
Bill · B 26-0834In progress8d agoReeves Center Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Phil Mendelson (D)
If the Council approves the proposal and closing conditions are met, the developer could build housing, a hotel, offices, and arts and retail space on the site.
Economy & Jobs · Government & Ethics
Bill · B 26-0839In progress8d agoJohnny Gant Way Designation Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Wendell Felder (D)
If the Mayor approves it, or the Council overrides a veto, and a 30-day congressional review period occurs, a Ward 7 street would receive an honorary name.
Bill · B 26-0843In progress8d agoEvents DC Excess Cash Calculation Clarification Amendment Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Anita Bonds (D)
If approved and after required review, Events DC would calculate its year-end cash transfer using specified costs, planned debt payments, and fund exclusions.
Consumer Protection · Government & Ethics
Bill · B 26-0842In progress8d agoSalary Adjustment Amendment Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Anita Bonds (D)
Starting January 2, 2027, the mayor would receive a $290,000 annual salary, with cost-of-living increases allowed if the bill takes effect.
Economy & Jobs · Government & Ethics
Bill · B 26-0845In progress8d agoPoplar Point Acquisition and Disposition Approval Act of 2026 · Sponsor: Phil Mendelson (D)
The Mayor could exchange two Poplar Point parcels and acquire Lot 1041 for a new entrance road from Howard Road.
Environment & Energy · Government & Ethics