D.C. public bodies can count meetings as open with reasonable access

A D.C. public body may count a meeting as open by taking reasonable steps to let people watch or hear it. This covers meetings of D.C. public bodies. The steps must aim to let people watch or hear the meeting while it happens. If live access is technologically infeasible, the steps must aim to let people watch or hear it as soon afterward as reasonably practical. This temporary law applies as of March 29, 2026, and expires 225 days after taking effect.

Open meeting rules do not apply to certain meetings between Council members and the Mayor. This covers meetings between members of the D.C. Council and the Mayor. The exception applies only if they decide no official action at the meeting. This temporary law applies as of March 29, 2026, and expires 225 days after taking effect.

A financial reporting section cannot apply before October 17, 2026. This concerns certain D.C. boards and commissions covered by expanded financial reporting rules.