B 26-0217 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Transparency Is Accountability Amendment Act of 2025

The Transparency Is Accountability Amendment Act of 2025 amends the District of Columbia's Freedom of Information Act to improve public access to government records. It specifically prohibits withholding 911 call records (with caller details redacted) and information about government misconduct - such as discrimination, criminal violations, or harassment - under privacy or inter-agency exemptions. Agencies must now justify withholding records by identifying specific foreseeable harm and consider releasing information when public interest outweighs low harm risk. This bill directly affects District residents by increasing transparency in government operations and accountability for public officials.
Sub-Topics: Civil Rights Tags: Government Transparency
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 31, 2025 Last action Apr 4, 2025
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Apr 1, 2025
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Mar 31, 2025
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B26-0217 Introduced by Councilmember Parker at Office of the Secretary
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Zachary Parker
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