B 26-0673 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Volunteer Services Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

This bill temporarily amends the District of Columbia's Volunteer Services Act to grant the Attorney General the authority to establish regulations for using volunteers. By updating Section 3 of the existing law, the measure adds the Attorney General's office to the list of government entities permitted to manage volunteer programs. The changes are scheduled to take effect on April 15, 2026, and will remain in force for a period of 225 days before expiring. The legislation focuses on clarifying administrative oversight rather than creating new funding or expanding volunteer eligibility.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Council Passage
Jun 2026
Signed into Law
Aug 2026
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 Signed Aug 28, 2026
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What changed between versions

Engrossment → Enrollment · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was finalized and enrolled, meaning it is now ready for the Governor's signature. The most significant substantive change is the addition of a sunset clause, which ensures the law automatically expires 225 days after it takes effect. Additionally, the bill's title was updated to include 'Temporary Amendment' to reflect this expiration.
Scope change
The bill's scope is now explicitly limited to a temporary period of 225 days, whereas the previous version did not specify an expiration date.
TIMELINE

Added a provision stating the act will expire 225 days after it takes effect.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill title to include 'Temporary Amendment' and changed the document header from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled'.

Replaced the placeholder for the Council Chairman with the actual signature line for the Mayor.

Floor votes · Council Jun 2, 2026

How they voted

13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Jun 2, 2026
D Democratic11
11 Yea
100% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
11
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jun 2, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced
B26-0673 Introduced by Councilmember Pinto at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
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Brooke Pinto
DDemocratic
DC
Ward 2