District of ColumbiaEntering playing areas at two D.C. arenas would require permission
Anyone entering playing areas at the Downtown Arena or Southeast Arena would need express permission, even when no event is underway.
What it does
People would need express permission to enter areas enclosed by seating at the Downtown Arena or Southeast Arena. The rule would apply at all times.
Argument forRequiring permission to enter playing areas could help staff keep spectators away from players and performers, reducing disruptions or collisions.
Argument againstRequiring permission at all times could limit harmless visits to areas inside arena seating, even when no event is underway.
More detail
Anyone entering either arena’s playing area would need express permission. This covers Downtown Arena (601 F St. N.W.) and Southeast Arena (1100 Oak Dr. S.E.). The covered area follows each arena’s seating layout as it changes. Downtown’s operator or its authorized agents could give permission. The Washington Convention and Sports Authority, Southeast’s tenant or operator, or their authorized agents could give permission. The rules would take effect after the Mayor approves the bill or the Council overrides a veto, followed by 30 days of congressional review.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Nov 2Committee Mark-up of B26-0651 by the Judiciary and Public Safety CommitteeLatest
- Sep 23Public Hearing on B26-0651 View Public Hearing Record
- Sep 4Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Aug 31Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Judiciary and Public SafetyMinor
- Apr 21Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public SafetyMinor
- Apr 10Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0651 Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Mar 30B26-0651 Introduced by Councilmember Pinto at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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