Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board Lisa Geller Confirmation Resolution of 2025

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

Confirms Lisa Geller as a member of DC's Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board, strengthening the board to review cases and issue prevention recommendations for DC residents.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Overview

PR 26-0383 is a resolution introduced by Chairman Phil Mendelson on November 5, 2025, titled “Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board Lisa Geller Confirmation Resolution of 2025.” Its primary purpose is to confirm Lisa Geller as a member of the District of Columbia’s Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board (DVFRB). The bill is classified as a resolution and, as of the latest actions, has been referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety for consideration.

Purpose and Intent

Officially confirm Lisa Geller to serve on the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board.

Ensure the DVFRB has diverse and qualified members to review domestic violence fatalities and to provide recommendations aimed at preventing future deaths.

Align with standard governance processes for appointing and confirming individuals to statutory advisory boards or commissions, as prescribed by the Council.

Key Provisions (What the bill would do)

Formal confirmation of Lisa Geller as a member of the DVFRB. The resolution designates her eligibility to participate in DVFRB activities and fulfill the duties assigned to board members.

The resolution would authorize or recognize her appointment for the term defined by the DVFRB’s governing statutes (specific term length and qualifications would be governed by existing law or the DVFRB’s rules; the text provided does not specify these details).

The resolution is intended to be a formal, procedural step within the Council’s oversight and appointment-confirmation framework for the DVFRB.

Who is Affected

Lisa Geller: designated appointee and DVFRB member upon passage of the resolution.

Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board: gains a confirmed member, contributing to its capacity to review cases and develop recommendations.

District of Columbia residents and stakeholders: benefit from continued enforcement of the DVFRB’s mission to examine domestic violence fatalities and inform policy or program improvements.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduced: November 5, 2025, by Chairman Mendelson (primary sponsor).

Notice of Intent to Act: Published November 14, 2025, in the District of Columbia Register, signaling forthcoming consideration.

Legislative Actions: Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety on November 14 and again on November 18, 2025 (indicating ongoing committee review and scheduling of hearings or further actions).

Current Status: Referred to the specified committee; no final Council vote or enactment details available in the provided information.

Next Steps

The Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety would typically review the nomination, possibly hold a confirmation hearing, and vote on forwarding the resolution to the full Council.

If approved by the Committee and then the full Council, the resolution would become law, effecting Lisa Geller’s confirmation to the DVFRB.

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