This ceremonial resolution officially recognizes and celebrates the 275th anniversary of Georgetown's founding in 1751. The bill highlights the neighborhood's historical significance, including its role as a port town, its incorporation into the District of Columbia in 1895, and its designation as a National Historic Landmark. It also acknowledges the long-standing contributions of Black Americans and other residents to the area's culture and history. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves to formally honor Georgetown's legacy and contributions to the District.
This resolution approves new rules designed to protect the integrity and accuracy of statewide student assessments in the District of Columbia. The primary change establishes minimum standards for administering these tests to ensure consistent conditions and defines what counts as acceptable versus unacceptable behavior by teachers and administrators. Additionally, the rules create a formal process for investigating violations of these standards and determining appropriate sanctions. These regulations apply to schools and educational agencies responsible for delivering the assessments and aim to ensure that test results are meaningful and fair for all students.
This bill establishes comprehensive privacy protections for personal data collected by District of Columbia government agencies and third parties on their behalf. It creates a new Chief Privacy Officer role within the Office of the Chief Technology Officer to oversee compliance and grants residents, employees, and service users specific rights over their information. Key provisions require agencies to obtain clear affirmative consent before selling data, strictly limit data collection to what is necessary for government services, and define sensitive categories such as health records and government identifiers that warrant extra care. The legislation also sets rules for how third parties must handle data received from the government and defines what constitutes personal versus de-identified information.
This bill allows parents in the District of Columbia more flexibility regarding when their children must start school and which grade they can enroll in. It permits minors born between June 16 and September 30 to defer kindergarten enrollment for one year if they remain enrolled in a licensed childcare program or a pre-kindergarten class. Additionally, the legislation expands enrollment options for children born during this period, enabling them to apply for Pre-K3, Pre-K4, or kindergarten depending on their specific age at the start of the school year. To support these changes, the District must update its public school lottery application process to accommodate these new enrollment categories.
This bill proposes to officially rename 48th Place, NW, in Ward 3 to "William 'Spence' Spencer, IV Way" to honor his contributions to the local community and his work in international human rights. The legislation directly affects the specific street segment between MacArthur Boulevard and V Street by changing its official designation in city records. It relies on existing street naming laws to symbolically recognize Mr. Spencer's legacy as a resident, former community association leader, and foreign service officer. Once enacted, the change would appear on maps and official documents but involves no new funding or operational changes.
This bill proposes a revised local budget for Fiscal Year 2026 to address current economic challenges such as slower population growth and reduced federal employment in the District of Columbia. The plan allocates funds to increase per-student education funding, support public safety agencies, reduce business fees, and expand healthcare benefits for residents. It also includes investments in housing initiatives, homelessness prevention programs, and infrastructure upgrades for schools and public facilities.
This bill requires Metropolitan Police Department officers to include identifying information for all law enforcement officers present at an arrest scene and any use of force in arrest reports and probable cause affidavits. It also amends existing body-worn camera regulations to mandate public release of footage and incident descriptions when federal law enforcement officers use serious force in the presence of DC police officers. The bill applies only to DC police officers and federal officers, excludes non-DC law enforcement from disclosure obligations, and includes definitions for federal law enforcement officers and probable cause affidavits. The law would expire 225 days after it takes effect, making it a temporary measure.
This bill requires the Metropolitan Police Department to publicly release body-worn camera footage and names of officers involved in officer-involved deaths or serious use of force incidents, including those where other law enforcement officers were present alongside MPD officers. The measure expands transparency requirements to cover incidents occurring between August 1, 2025, and the bill's effective date, mandating that such footage be made available within 10 business days after that date. Additionally, the bill prohibits police officers from reviewing body-worn camera recordings when writing initial incident reports for officer-involved deaths or serious use of force cases directly involving MPD members. These changes apply to both MPD officers and other law enforcement officers present during qualifying incidents, ensuring broader accountability for use of force situations.
This bill temporarily exempts specific real properties owned by the Archdiocese of Washington and its affiliated parishes from property taxes, deed recordation fees, and deed transfer taxes in the District of Columbia. The exemption applies to 13 distinct church properties across the city, including the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle and various other Catholic churches, as long as they remain under the ownership of the Archbishop or the specified church corporations. By amending Chapter 10 of Title 47 of the District of Columbia Official Code, the legislation creates a new section that removes these financial obligations for the listed properties without affecting other real estate owners or tax systems. The measure is limited to a temporary period and does not establish a permanent tax exemption policy for religious organizations.
This bill requires owners of rental properties in Washington, D.C. that are exempt from rent stabilization to report specific information when registering their units. The new requirement mandates that owners disclose the current monthly rent, the rent charged in each of the two prior calendar years, and details about utilities, facilities, services, and appliances included with the rental. This data collection is a one-time submission at registration and does not create ongoing annual reporting obligations. The law is temporary and will expire 225 days after it takes effect.
This bill (B 26-0407, "Strengthening Capacity and Transparency at DYRS Amendment Act of 2025") requires the District of Columbia's Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) to publicly report detailed population data about youth at the Youth Services Center and New Beginnings Youth Development Center. Key provisions include publishing daily counts by race/age/status, average stay lengths, admission patterns, confinement incidents, and recidivism metrics (measuring reoffending rates within three years of release). It also mandates the Mayor to submit a one-year plan within 120 days to reduce the Youth Services Center population to a maximum of 90 youth and prevent future overcrowding. The bill directly affects DYRS operations, youth in custody, and the public through increased transparency about facility conditions and outcomes.
This bill requires the District of Columbia's Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) to provide comprehensive pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care to pregnant youth in its facilities. It mandates pregnancy testing upon admission, confidential healthcare within three weeks of birth (with follow-up care), counseling on family planning and mental health, and free medical supplies like breast pumps and postpartum dietary support. The law also requires DYRS to develop written policies within 60 days of enactment to implement these standards. The bill directly affects pregnant youth in DYRS custody, ensuring they receive timely, culturally responsive healthcare without cost.
