Nightlife Noise Balance Amendment Act of 2025

The Nightlife Noise Balance Amendment Act of 2025 clarifies rules for noise complaints near bars, clubs, and outdoor dining venues in Washington, D.C. It allows the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board to limit operating hours for venues with licenses and define "noise violations" as sounds audible outside a building within 15 feet of a residential property. The bill establishes tiered fines starting at $1,000 for a first violation, increasing to $10,000 for six or more violations within four years. For a fourth or subsequent violation within two years, the Board may suspend a liquor license or restrict venue hours. This directly affects licensed nightlife businesses and residents near such venues.