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B 26-0623

Public Infrastructure Notice Modernization Amendment Act of 2026

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Janeese Lewis George

DC modernizes infrastructure project notice requirements, likely expanding digital notification options while balancing accessibility for all residents.

Referred to Committee on Transportation and the Environment
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Bill Summary · B 26-0623

Legislative bill overview

Bill B 26-0623 modernizes the District of Columbia's public infrastructure notice requirements by updating how government agencies must inform the public about infrastructure projects, maintenance work, and related activities. The bill likely streamlines notification procedures through digital channels and updated standards while maintaining public awareness of infrastructure impacts.

Why is this important

Infrastructure notices directly affect residents' daily lives—from street closures to utility work to construction schedules. Modernizing these requirements can improve accessibility of information (especially for digital-first populations) while ensuring vulnerable populations aren't left without adequate notice. Effective notification systems reduce public frustration and help residents plan around service disruptions.

Potential points of contention

  • Digital divide concerns: Overreliance on digital/online notifications may exclude elderly residents, those without internet access, or non-English speakers who depend on traditional mail or in-person notices
  • Implementation costs: Agencies may face expenses upgrading systems to meet new notification standards, potentially straining already-limited budgets
  • Definition and scope ambiguity: Unclear which infrastructure projects trigger notifications or what constitutes adequate notice period, potentially creating enforcement inconsistencies

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

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