District of ColumbiaPeople need express permission to enter two DC arenas' playing areas
Under a temporary DC law, people need express permission to enter the area inside the seats at Downtown Arena or Southeast Arena at any time.
What it does
At any time, people may enter the area inside the seats at Downtown Arena or Southeast Arena only with express permission from the people in charge. This temporary rule lasts 225 days.
Argument forRequiring express permission at both arenas could help staff keep visitors off playing areas during events and reduce interruptions.
Argument againstVisitors who want to cross a playing area outside an event could be turned away unless someone with authority gives express permission.
More detail
People must get express permission before entering the area inside the seats at either arena. This applies to Downtown Arena at 601 F Street NW and Southeast Arena at 1100 Oak Drive SE. At Downtown Arena, its operator or authorized agents may give permission. At Southeast Arena, the Washington Convention and Sports Authority, the lessee, the operator, or their authorized agents may give permission. The rule applies at any time and lasts 225 days after the act takes effect, following mayoral approval and 30 days of congressional review.
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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 14Law L26-0154, Effective from Aug 01, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011317, Expires on Mar 14, 2027Latest
- Jun 18Transmitted to CongressMinor
- Jun 5Act A26-0332 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 008189
- May 29Returned from Mayor
- May 29Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0332Became Law
- May 14Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on May 29, 2026To Governor
- May 5Final Reading, CCMinor
- Vote recorded Final Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- Mar 31First ReadingMinor
- Vote recorded First Reading. Result: pass.Legislature
- Mar 31Retained by the Council
- Mar 30B26-0635 Introduced by Councilmember Pinto at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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