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B 26-0092

Lead-Free DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Brooke Pinto

Expands and tightens DC's lead-free standards across drinking water, construction materials, and consumer products to protect residents from lead exposure.

Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0092 Published in the District of Columbia Register
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Bill Summary · B 26-0092

Summary: B 26-0092 – Lead-Free DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2025

Overview

B 26-0092, titled the Lead-Free DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2025, is a District of Columbia bill introduced on January 29, 2025. The bill appears to be aimed at establishing or expanding lead-free standards across multiple areas within the District. The exact text of the provisions is not provided in the available information.

Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 29, 2025 by Councilmember Pinto (Office of the Secretary).
  • Referred to Committee: February 4, 2025, to the Committee on Transportation and the Environment.
  • Notice of Intent to Act: February 7, 2025, published in the District of Columbia Register.
  • Next steps (typical): The bill would proceed through committee hearings and potential amendments, followed by a floor vote in the DC Council and, if approved, signature by the Mayor and publication as law. Specific timing depends on the Council’s calendar and action on the bill.

What the bill aims to address (based on the title)

While the full text is not provided, the title “Lead-Free DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2025” suggests a broad measure intended to:
- Strengthen or expand requirements that products, materials, or systems used in the District be free of lead.
- Potentially update or consolidate multiple lead-related standards into a single omnibus bill, possibly across several policy areas (e.g., drinking water safety, construction/plumbing materials, consumer products, and enforcement mechanisms).

Likely areas of impact (illustrative, not prescriptive)

Given the omnibus lead-free focus, typical areas such legislation may touch include:
- Drinking Water: Lead content in pipes, fittings, solder, and fixtures; requirements for lead-free materials; protections for water quality.
- Plumbing and Construction Materials: Lead-free standards for pipes, solder, solders, flux, and related infrastructure components used in construction and repair.
- Consumer Products and Equipment: Lead restrictions for products sold or used in the District, particularly children’s products or items with potential lead exposure.
- Enforcement and Compliance: Reporting, inspections, testing standards, penalties for non-compliance, and timelines for phasing in new requirements.
- Education and Outreach: Public information campaigns and guidance for businesses, plumbers, and residents on lead-free practices.
- Local Agencies and Implementation: Roles for District agencies (e.g., environment, health, utilities) in implementing and enforcing the standards.

Who would be affected

  • District residents and building occupants (health and environmental protections related to lead exposure).
  • Property owners, landlords, developers, and builders involved in construction or renovation.
  • Plumbers, contractors, and plumbing/materials suppliers.
  • Manufacturers and retailers of plumbing fixtures, plumbing materials, and consumer products subject to lead-free standards.
  • District agencies responsible for enforcement, compliance, and monitoring.

Key procedural notes

  • The bill’s introduction, committee referral, and published Notice of Intent indicate ongoing legislative consideration.
  • The absence of the bill’s full text means exact provisions, compliance dates, and penalties are not yet known.

How to track or obtain more information

  • Monitor the District of Columbia Register for the official Notice of Intent and any updates.
  • Check the DC Council docket and Committee on Transportation and the Environment for hearings, amendments, and votes.
  • Look for the full text of the bill when released by the Office of the Secretary or DC Council staff.

Note

For a precise, section-by-section summary with exact provisions, text, and effective dates, please provide the bill’s full legislative text or access to the DC Council or DC Register publication containing the enacted language.

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

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