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B 26-0220

Elmore-Friendship Court Act of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Enacted as Act A26‑0131, the Elmore‑Friendship Court Act of 2025 establishes or formalizes provisions affecting Elmore‑Friendship Court in DC, with a defined effective date of Octo

Law Number L26-0044 Effective from Oct 01, 2025
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Bill Summary · B 26-0220

Summary — B 26-0220: "Elmore‑Friendship Court Act of 2025"

Overview

B 26-0220, titled the "Elmore‑Friendship Court Act of 2025," was introduced to the Council of the District of Columbia by Councilmember Felder on April 3, 2025. The bill was enacted as Act A26‑0131, transmitted for Congressional review, and assigned Law Number L26‑0044. It became effective October 1, 2025.

Important note: the full legislative text and bill language were not provided with the materials you shared. This summary therefore focuses on the bill’s procedural history, identifiers, and how to locate the authoritative text. Because the bill title references “Elmore‑Friendship Court,” the subject may concern a specific property, facility, naming, or program associated with that name, but the precise substantive provisions cannot be stated without the bill text.

Key procedural milestones and identifiers

  • Introduced: April 3, 2025 (Councilmember Felder)
  • Referred to: Committee of the Whole (April 22, 2025)
  • Public hearing: July 3, 2025 (notice published June 13)
  • Committee mark‑up: July 14, 2025
  • Committee report filed: July 17, 2025
  • First reading: July 14, 2025
  • Final reading (Council): July 28, 2025
  • Transmitted to Mayor: July 31, 2025 (Mayor’s response due Aug 14, 2025)
  • Signed by Mayor / Enacted as Act A26‑0131: August 11, 2025
  • Returned from Mayor: August 12, 2025
  • Published in DC Register: Aug 15, 2025 (Vol. 72, p. 008930)
  • Transmitted to U.S. Congress for review: August 19, 2025
  • Became law (Law No.): L26‑0044, effective October 1, 2025

Who is affected

Without the bill text, exact affected parties cannot be confirmed. Depending on the bill’s subject, affected parties might include:
- District agencies (if it creates or modifies a program or governance)
- Residents or property owners associated with “Elmore‑Friendship Court” (if the bill concerns a specific site, housing, or naming)
- Courts or administrative bodies (if the bill creates or adjusts a court function)

What to consult for full details

  • The enacted text: Act A26‑0131 (published in the DC Register, Vol. 72, p. 008930)
  • The District of Columbia Council legislative information system (for bill text, fiscal impact statement, and committee reports)
  • Office of the Secretary of the District of Columbia or Councilmember Felder’s office for background and sponsor materials

Recommended next steps

  1. Retrieve Act A26‑0131 from the DC Register or the Council’s website to review the exact provisions and any fiscal impacts.
  2. Review the Committee of the Whole report (filed July 17, 2025) for summaries, amendments, and legislative intent.
  3. If you need analysis of the bill’s effects, provide the bill text (or a link) and I can produce a substantive summary of provisions, affected stakeholders, and implementation timeline.

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

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