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B 26-0683 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Modification No. 4 to Multiyear Contract No. CW91301 with Thales DIS USA, Inc. Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2026

This bill authorizes an emergency contract modification with Thales DIS USA, Inc. to continue providing a digitized driver's license and identification security system for the District of Columbia. The legislation approves an additional funding amount of up to $13,707,400 and extends the contract performance period from October 2028 to June 2030. Without this approval, the Department of Motor Vehicles would be unable to pay for services exceeding $1 million provided after the original contract end date, potentially disrupting vital identification services.
Issues: ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds and extends a contract for a digitized driver's license and ID security system, directly advancing digital identity technology and cybersecurity infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill funds and extends a contract for digitized driver's licenses and ID security, enhancing transportation safety and infrastructure.90% confidence
Sub-Topics: Driver Licensing
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Council Passage
Jun 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced May 1, 2026 Signed Jun 24, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was converted from a Mayor's cover letter and draft resolution into an official enrolled act, making it legally binding. The text was cleaned up to remove formatting artifacts, and the legal language was standardized to explicitly state the contract amount ($13,707,400) and the performance period (July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2030). A new section was added to establish a 90-day sunset clause, ensuring the emergency funding expires if not approved by the Council within that timeframe.
Scope change
The scope of the bill remains the same regarding the contract modification, but the document format changed from a draft proposal to a finalized, enrolled law.
TIMELINE

Added a specific 90-day expiration date for the emergency act, requiring Council approval within that window or the act ends.

TECHNICAL

Removed the Mayor's signature block and cover letter, replacing them with the official enrolled act format and signatures.

Standardized the legal text by removing inconsistent line breaks, stray numbers, and formatting errors found in the draft version.

FISCAL

Explicitly restated the total contract value of $13,707,400 and the specific performance dates in the main body of the law for clarity.

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
8
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jun 2, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
May 5, 2026
Committee
Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Transportation and the Environment
legislature
May 1, 2026
Introduced
B26-0683 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Phil Mendelson
Phil Mendelson
DDemocratic
DC
Chairman