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B 26-0343

Contract No. DCRL-2024-C-0051 with The Hospital for Sick Children Pediatric Center Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Phil Mendelson

DC authorizes and funds a contract with The Hospital for Sick Children Pediatric Center through emergency legislation, with services and costs not detailed in the published bill text.

Act A26-0152 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 010899, Expires on Jan 01, 2026
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Bill Summary · B 26-0343

Legislative bill overview

This emergency act authorizes the District of Columbia to enter into a specific contract (DCRL-2024-C-0051) with The Hospital for Sick Children Pediatric Center and appropriates funds for payment. The bill was expedited through the legislative process as an emergency measure and has already been signed into law by the Mayor as Act A26-0152.

Why is this important

The Hospital for Sick Children Pediatric Center provides specialized medical services to DC's pediatric population. This contract authorization ensures continuity of care and services by formally establishing the financial and legal agreement between the district government and the hospital, with funding secured through the appropriation provision.

Potential points of contention

  • Contract transparency: The bill references a specific contract number but does not detail the contract terms, services to be provided, or the total financial commitment in the legislative text itself, limiting public visibility into the agreement's specifics
  • Emergency designation: Using emergency procedures bypasses standard public comment and deliberation periods, raising questions about whether the urgency was genuinely necessary or merely procedural
  • Fiscal impact clarity: Without seeing the actual contract amount and service scope, constituents and oversight bodies cannot fully assess whether the appropriation represents appropriate value and necessity

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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