B 26-0212 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Department of For-Hire Vehicles Delivery Vehicle Traffic Enforcement Expansion Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This bill expands traffic enforcement authority for delivery vehicles in Washington, D.C. It defines "carrier-for-hire" as networks delivering parcels, food, or beverages for compensation (e.g., food delivery drivers), directly affecting these delivery services. Key provisions update the Department of For-Hire Vehicles Act to allow traffic stops for these vehicles during deliveries, require officer training on carrier-for-hire rules, and grant the department new authority to create traffic enforcement rules for them. The changes apply immediately as an emergency measure but expire after 90 days.

Issues: ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics: Traffic Safety

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Council Passage

Apr 2025

Signed into Law

Apr 2025

Introduced Mar 31, 2025 Signed Apr 24, 2025

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Introduction → Enrollment · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill was enrolled and finalized for passage, adding a second amendment to the Migrant Services and Supports Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2024 that changes its expiration from 225 days to 450 days. The primary substantive change extends the temporary nature of migrant services funding. The bill also formally enrolls the Department of For-Hire Vehicles amendment that authorizes traffic enforcement against delivery vehicles.

Scope change

The bill now includes an additional amendment to the Migrant Services and Supports Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2024, expanding its scope beyond just the Department of For-Hire Vehicles enforcement changes.

TIMELINE

The expiration period for the Migrant Services and Supports Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2024 was changed from 225 days to 450 days after taking effect.

ENFORCEMENT

Added authority for the Department of For-Hire Vehicles to enforce traffic laws against carrier-for-hire vehicles (delivery vehicles) and to conduct traffic stops of these vehicles.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'carrier-for-hire' to include private operators, couriers, or carriers that provide delivery of parcels, food, or beverages for compensation.

REQUIREMENT

Updated training requirements for vehicle inspection officers to include carrier-for-hire vehicles in addition to traditional for-hire vehicles.

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

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Committee

Apr 1, 2025

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (12-0)

council

Mar 31, 2025

Introduced

B26-0212 Introduced by Councilmember Nadeau at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors