District of ColumbiaIf effective, D.C. act would cap personal delivery devices at 250 pounds without cargo, unless rules allow more
If it takes effect, D.C.'s emergency act would keep personal delivery devices at 250 pounds or less without cargo, unless the department allows more by rule.
What it does
If effective, the temporary act would limit each D.C. personal delivery device to 250 pounds without cargo. The department could set a higher limit by rule.
Argument forIf effective, excluding cargo could let operators carry packages even when a loaded personal delivery device weighs more than 250 pounds.
Argument againstIf effective, cargo could push a loaded personal delivery device above 250 pounds, which might make a collision more harmful.
More detail
If effective, the act would limit a personal delivery device's own weight to 250 pounds, excluding cargo, unless department rules allow more. The limit covers personal delivery devices in D.C. The department may set a higher weight limit through rules. The text says the act takes effect after mayoral approval or a Council veto override and lasts no more than 90 days.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 7Act A26-0372 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011068, Expires on Oct 20, 2026Latest
- Jul 22Enacted without Mayor's Signature with Act Number A26-0372, Expires on Oct 20, 2026Became Law
- Jul 21Returned from Mayor
- Jul 7Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Jul 21, 2026To Governor
- Jun 30Final Reading, CCMinor
- Vote recorded Final Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- Jun 30Retained by the Council
- Jun 29B26-0714 Introduced by Councilmember Allen at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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