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B 26-0304

Peace DC Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

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

Emergency omnibus measure aimed at maintaining public peace in DC, taking immediate effect with a sunset on Oct 12, 2025.

Act A26-0109 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 008013, Expires on Oct 12, 2025
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Bill Summary · B 26-0304

Summary: Peace DC Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 (B 26-0304)

Quick snapshot

  • Bill number: B 26-0304
  • Title: Peace DC Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2025
  • Status: Enacted as Act A26-0109; published in the DC Register (Vol 72, p. 008013)
  • Expiration / sunset: Expires on October 12, 2025
  • Introduced: June 30, 2025
  • Principal sponsor: Councilmember Pinto
  • Classification: Emergency/omnibus bill (temporary, broad set of amendments)

Note: The provided content does not include the text of the bill or a summary of its specific provisions. The following focuses on what is known from the legislative actions and the bill’s designation.

What the bill is intended to do (based on title and status)

  • The bill is described as an “Omnibus Emergency Amendment” with a focus related to “Peace DC.” While the exact policy provisions are not included in the provided material, the title suggests a package of emergency amendments intended to address public peace, safety, or related governance measures in the District of Columbia.
  • As an emergency measure, the bill is designed to take effect immediately upon enactment and to operate for a limited period, ending with a sunset date of October 12, 2025.

Key provisions and changes (availability of text)

  • Specific provisions, statutory changes, funding implications, and affected agencies are not included in the provided document content.
  • The bill is identified as an omnibus measure, which typically means multiple different amendments across existing DC laws. However, the exact scope (which laws, sections, or programs) cannot be determined without the bill text.
  • The act was associated with an amendment proposal labeled “Pinto” on July 1, indicating a sponsor-proposed modification during the legislative process.

Who and what would be affected (inference based on title)

  • Likely affected groups include DC residents and visitors, local businesses, and the agencies responsible for maintaining public safety and related services. Because it is an omnibus emergency amendment, it could impact multiple areas of city governance. Specific beneficiaries or burdened groups cannot be identified from the provided content without the bill text.
  • Agencies potentially implicated could include public safety, law enforcement coordination, and other municipal departments that implement public-order or peace-related policies. This is a general inference; exact agencies and provisions require the text.

Procedural and timeline details

  • June 30, 2025: Introduced by Councilmember Pinto (B26-0304) at the Office of the Secretary.
  • July 1, 2025: Retained by the Council; Amendment (Pinto) proposed; Final Reading; Agendized but not considered at the request of L. George.
  • July 10, 2025: Transmitted to the Mayor; Mayor’s response due by July 24, 2025.
  • July 14, 2025: Mayor signed; Enacted with Act Number A26-0109; Sunset remains October 12, 2025.
  • July 15–18, 2025: Movement through the final administrative steps; Returned from Mayor July 15, and published in DC Register July 18.
  • July 18, 2025: Act A26-0109 published in DC Register Vol 72, page 008013; Expires on Oct 12, 2025.

Notes and next steps

  • The actual text of B 26-0304 and the specific policy changes it implements are not provided here. To understand the precise provisions, impacts, and affected statutes, please consult:
    • The DC Register entry for Act A26-0109 (Vol 72, p. 008013)
    • The final bill text and any accompanying committee reports or amendments
    • The Mayor’s transmitted message and any legislative summaries from the Council
  • If you’d like, I can help locate and summarize the bill text and extract concrete provisions, fiscal implications, and affected agencies once those documents are available.

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

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