District of Columbia Legislation

Bill would broaden MOST form eligibility to medically fragile patients and allow more professionals to assist, with forms uploaded to EMR and health information exchange.

Council would recognize Saint Martin of Tours Catholic Church's 125th anniversary with a ceremonial resolution.

Council would designate November 20, 2026, as Transgender Day of Remembrance in the District.

Talib Shakir is honored by the Council for work with returning citizens in a ceremonial resolution. The measure would not create new programs or funding.

The bill would require private users to obtain a permit and pay fees for revenue-generating activities on DC Public Library property and shift BOLT chair terms to two years.

Lawmakers would create a metropolitan police department unit to coordinate domestic-violence investigations and civil-protection orders, with a director and six officers.

The bill would raise the rental-vehicle sales tax to 11% starting October 1, 2026, for rental vehicles and utility trailers, expiring 225 days after taking effect.

Bill would lift the residency rule for Community Schools Task Force appointees, effective after mayoral approval and a 30-day congressional review, expiring 225 days later.

Council would approve a paving contract with Capitol Paving and authorize up to $5 million in payments; the emergency act lasts 90 days.

Health and human services agencies would share homeless-services records to determine program eligibility under an emergency data-sharing bill awaiting mayoral approval, or a Council override, lasting up to 90 days.

Council would temporarily allow grab-and-go breakfast in District schools for 90 days after approval.

Bill would temporarily amend the Block Party Act to allow residents to host porchfests with street closures. No fees apply and the measure expires after 225 days.

Bill would launch a DHCD mediation pilot for rent debt at select properties in FY2028, capping at 2,000 units.

Office of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions would assess draft district proposals and advise on expenditures. Budgets face a November 30 deadline and possible withholding of funds.

The bill would let Advisory Neighborhood Commissions use digital payment platforms to pay vendors, grant recipients, or Commissioners, under the Office of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions spending procedure.

The bill would approve a $5 million WMATA reimbursable agreement to develop a bus rapid transit line on H Street and Benning Road; the emergency act lasts 90 days.

District lawmakers would let some Business Improvement Districts tax residential properties up to 5% annually. A starting charge of $120 per unit per year would apply under the bill's rules.

The bill requires OCP to decide equitable-adjustment requests within 60 days after a complete filing. Two Rental Housing Act dates shift by one year.

Bill would authorize a six-year WMATA capital grant totaling $178.5 million per year starting October 1, 2026.

Bill would require a one-hour dementia education course for licensed clinicians providing adult care in the District of Columbia.

District council bill would offer up to $20,000 grant for government employees' home purchases after Oct 1, 2027; earlier applicants would get a deferred loan.

Elevator maintenance bill would require all elevators in buildings to be in good working order and let DOB use the Nuisance Abatement Fund if an outage lasts over 14 days.

Bill would repeal 2016 street closure on 14th Street NE and return land to earlier lot configuration after mayoral approval and a 30-day congressional review.

DC would create a route for internationally educated dentists to become licensed dental hygienists under a bill. The Mayor would determine if foreign licensing aligns with local training standards.