District of ColumbiaD.C. attorney general may set rules for using volunteers
A short-term D.C. law says the attorney general may set rules for using volunteers and applies as of April 15, 2026.
What it does
The D.C. attorney general may set rules for using volunteers. This short-term act applies as of April 15, 2026, and lasts no longer than 90 days after approval.
Argument forIf the attorney general sets rules, volunteers could get clearer instructions on how to help.
Argument againstIf the attorney general sets rules, extra steps could make it harder for some volunteers to take part.
More detail
The D.C. attorney general may set rules for using volunteers. The provision covers the attorney general's use of volunteers. The act applies as of April 15, 2026. It took effect after mayoral approval on May 29, 2026, and lasts no longer 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
- Jun 5Act A26-0336 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 008200, Expires on Aug 27, 2026Latest
- May 29Returned from Mayor
- May 29Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0336, Expires on Aug 27, 2026Became Law
- May 14Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on May 29, 2026To Governor
- May 5Final ReadingMinor
- Vote recorded Final Reading. Result: pass.Legislature
- May 5Retained by the Council
- Apr 30B26-0672 Introduced by Councilmember Pinto at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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