CER 26-0098 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Domestic Violence Awareness Month Recognition Resolution of 2025

This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0098) declares October 2025 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in the District of Columbia. It serves as a symbolic recognition of domestic violence issues and does not create new laws, funding, or policies. The resolution aims to raise public awareness and encourage community engagement around domestic violence prevention and support services. It has no direct impact on residents' rights or government programs, as it is purely a commemorative gesture.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Oct 2025

Committee Review

Council Passage

Oct 2025

Signed into Law

Oct 2025

Introduced Oct 6, 2025 Signed Oct 7, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was enrolled and formally adopted, changing from a draft introduction to an official enrolled version. The substantive policy content remains the same, but the formatting and numbering were adjusted to reflect the enrolled status. The resolution declares October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the District of Columbia.

TECHNICAL

The document was converted from an introduction draft to an enrolled original version, changing the header information and page numbering to reflect official enrollment status.

The effective date language was simplified from 'immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register' to just 'immediately'.

Enrollment date information was added showing the bill was enrolled on October 7, 2025.

Floor votes · Council Oct 7, 2025

How they voted

13–0

Passed

Total votes 13

Oct 7, 2025

D Democratic11

11 Yea

100% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Oct 7, 2025

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (13-0)

council

Oct 6, 2025

Introduced

CER26-0098 Introduced by Councilmember Pinto at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors