B 26-0192 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

On-Premises and On-Site Extended Hours Program Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This bill (B 26-0192) allows licensed DC businesses (like restaurants, bars, and event venues) to extend alcohol sales and service hours until 4 a.m. for cultural, sporting, or tourism events. To participate, venues must register with the ABC Board ($100 fee), provide 3 days' written notice of the event, and comply with safety notifications to police. The law defines "cultural events" as those showcasing arts/cuisines, "sporting events" as annual competitions, and "tourism events" as major festivals attracting out-of-town visitors. It takes effect immediately as an emergency measure but expires after 90 days.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Council Passage

Apr 2025

Signed into Law

Apr 2025

Introduced Mar 26, 2025 Signed Apr 22, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was enrolled and finalized, updating the agency name from 'ABC Board' to 'Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board'. It retains the core emergency provision allowing licensed venues to extend hours until 4 a.m. for specific events but adds precise definitions for 'sporting events' and 'tourism-related events' to clarify eligibility.

Scope change

The bill's scope was clarified by adding specific definitions for 'sporting events' (annual or quadrennial competitions) and 'tourism-related events' (events attracting visitors from outside a 50-mile radius), while the agency name was updated to reflect the new Cannabis Board.

TECHNICAL

Updated the agency name from 'ABC Board' to 'Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board' throughout the text.

Changed the time limit from '4 a.m.' to '4:00 a.m.' for consistency.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'Sporting event' specifying it must be a professional or amateur competition occurring once annually or every four years.

Added a new definition for 'Tourism-related event' requiring the event to attract visitors from outside a 50-mile radius of the District.

TIMELINE

Formalized the effective date to remain in effect for no longer than 90 days following approval or veto override.

Floor votes · Council Apr 1, 2025

How they voted

12–0

Passed

Total votes 12

Apr 1, 2025

D Democratic10

10 Yea

100% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Committee

Apr 1, 2025

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (12-0)

council

Mar 26, 2025

Introduced

B26-0192 Introduced by Councilmember McDuffie at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors