District of Columbia Bills

This resolution confirms Omololu Majekodunmi's appointment to a new three-year term on the Board of Rehabilitative Therapies in the District of Columbia. It directly affects only Majekodunmi, who is nominated as an occupational therapist licensed in the District. The resolution formally ratifies the Mayor's appointment under existing law (D.C. Law 25-191), establishing her as a board member for a three-year term. As a procedural confirmation resolution, it does not create new policy or affect broader populations.

This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a substantive bill. It formally confirms Mayor Bowser's appointment of Rayan Hagona-Wordie as a physical therapist member of the Board of Rehabilitative Therapies, filling a new seat established under D.C. Law 25-191 (effective July 2024). The resolution requires the Council to confirm this appointment for a two-year term. It does not create new policy or affect any specific group beyond the confirmation of this individual for the board position.

This bill clarifies that voter initiatives in Washington, D.C., cannot bypass the funding process. It requires initiatives to explicitly state they are "subject to appropriations" before being certified, and mandates the Board of Elections to request a fiscal impact statement from the Chief Financial Officer within 15 days. This directly affects citizens proposing initiatives and the Board of Elections, ensuring initiatives align with the 1978 Home Rule Act’s original intent that initiatives cannot require funding without proper budget approval. The bill does not change what initiatives can propose, only the procedural requirement for funding alignment.

This bill allows certain entertainment establishments - specifically those with Class C (serving spirits) or Class D (beer/wine only) alcohol licenses that operate 24 hours or are open at 3:00 am at least twice weekly - to refuse cash payments if they display clear written notice on their door or menu. It amends a 2020 law prohibiting cash refusal, addressing safety concerns raised by businesses about robbery risks. The change recognizes increased use of contactless payments (17.9 billion transactions in 2023) and aims to balance employee safety with access for cash-dependent customers. Only eligible businesses may choose this option, and the law does not require all establishments to adopt it.

This bill reforms Washington D.C.'s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA), which gives tenants the right to buy their building during a sale. It directly affects tenants in existing rental buildings, building owners, and new developers. Key changes include exempting new apartment buildings from TOPA for three years after construction, creating certification requirements for tenant support organizations and qualified buyers, clarifying sale notice procedures, and establishing a public transparency portal for TOPA transactions. These updates aim to streamline the process while preserving tenants' purchase rights and addressing concerns about delays.

This bill, the Eviction Reform Amendment Act of 2025 (B 26-0141), changes District of Columbia eviction procedures to better protect tenants and clarify landlord rights. It gives courts discretion to dismiss eviction cases lacking sufficient facts or documentation, and requires landlords seeking eviction for nonpayment to request a "protective order" at the first hearing, forcing tenants to pay rent directly into court registry until the case concludes. The bill also creates an expedited process for landlords to evict tenants involved in violent criminal activity on the premises (with a 10-day notice and 20-day court hearing), while allowing tenants who are victims of domestic violence to use police reports or protection orders as a defense. These changes directly affect tenants facing eviction and landlords seeking to regain possession of rental units.

The Justice-Involved Youth in Community Act of 2025 creates a program pairing youth on Deferred Disposition Agreements (DDAs), Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs), or Consent Decrees (CDs) with "Trusted Adults" for support during their agreements. It directly affects youth in these programs - 443 were active in 2023 - with a focus on high-risk cases. The Trusted Adult provides practical help with school, transportation, healthcare access, and social services, while requiring monthly coordination between the adult, probation officers, and the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to track compliance. The program limits initial participation to 50 youth and mandates that noncompliance still leads to prosecution under existing terms.