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B 26-0171

Modification Nos. M0008, M0009, M0010, M0011, M0012, and M0013 to Contract No. CW101233 with My Sister’s Place, Inc. Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2025

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

DC authorizes six contract modifications with My Sister's Place, Inc. for domestic violence survivor services, with emergency approval and payment authorization.

Act A26-0049 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 004898, Expires on Jul 21, 2025
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Bill Summary · B 26-0171

Legislative bill overview

This bill authorizes the District of Columbia to approve and pay for six contract modifications (M0008-M0013) to an existing agreement with My Sister's Place, Inc. under contract CW101233. The modifications adjust terms, scope, or compensation for services provided by the organization, with the bill designated as emergency legislation requiring expedited passage.

Why is this important

My Sister's Place, Inc. is a DC-based nonprofit providing critical services to survivors of intimate partner violence, including shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy. Contract modifications typically reflect changing service needs, increased costs, or expanded programming, making timely payment authorization essential for continuity of victim support services during a public health or social crisis.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public transparency: The bill provides no details on what the six modifications entail, their costs, or justification, making legislative and public scrutiny impossible without separate documents
  • Emergency designation concerns: Using emergency procedures bypasses standard review periods; unclear whether the situation truly warrants expedited treatment or if this represents routine contracting
  • Missing fiscal impact analysis: No publicly available information on total contract value, budget source, or cumulative cost of all six modifications in the legislative text itself

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

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