District of Columbia Legislative Events

Open Meetings Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

The District of Columbia Council enacted Bill B26-0307, the Open Meetings Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2025, on July 22, 2025. Sponsored by Council Chair Phil Mendelson, the emergency amendment modifies open meetings requirements for DC government bodies and expires on October 20, 2025. The bill passed with a 12-0 unanimous vote during final reading on July 1, 2025.

Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting Emergency Amendment Act

The District of Columbia Council enacted the Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 (B26-0614) on March 31, 2026. The emergency legislation was passed without the Mayor's signature following a veto override vote of 13-0. The act modifies arrest reporting requirements within the District's criminal justice system and expires on June 29, 2026.