District of ColumbiaCouncil would name October 2026 DC End Addiction Stigma Month
The DC Council would recognize October 2026 as “DC End Addiction Stigma Month” to highlight barriers people face when seeking addiction care.
What it does
The Council would recognize October 2026 as “DC End Addiction Stigma Month.” This ceremonial recognition would take effect upon its first publication in the DC Register.
Argument forOfficial recognition could draw attention to addiction stigma and help residents understand why people may hesitate to seek treatment.
Argument againstRecognition alone could leave residents’ treatment barriers in place because it provides no funding or required services to address them.
More detail
The DC Council would recognize October 2026 as “DC End Addiction Stigma Month.” The recognition would apply in the District of Columbia. If adopted, the resolution would take effect immediately upon its first publication in the DC Register.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 20Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0225Latest
- Vote recorded Final Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- Oct 20Final Reading, CCMinor
- Oct 20Retained by the Council
- Oct 15CER26-0230 Introduced by Councilmember Henderson at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
- Oct 20Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0225Latest
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