District of ColumbiaD.C. law lets courts freeze assets to enforce consumer protections
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Oct 9Law L26-0187, Effective from Sep 26, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 012972Latest
- Jul 3Act A26-0344 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 009162
- Jul 2Transmitted to CongressMinor
- Jun 25Returned from Mayor
- Jun 25Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0344Became Law
- Jun 16Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Jul 01, 2026To Governor
- Jun 2Final Reading, CCMinor
- Vote recorded Final Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- May 5First Reading, CCMinor
- Vote recorded First Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- Apr 28Committee Mark-up of B26-0174 by the Public Works and Operations Committee
- 2025
- Oct 22Public Hearing on B26-0174
- Oct 15Revised Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Public Works and OperationsMinor
- Oct 3Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Sep 30Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Public Works and OperationsMinor
- Mar 18Referred to Committee on Public Works and OperationsMinor
- Mar 14Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0174 Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Mar 11B26-0174 Introduced by Councilmember Nadeau at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced