Bill
B 26-0189
Amends DC law to protect residential tranquility by curbing disruptive noise and nuisance actions, tightening enforcement for residents, landlords, and short-term rental hosts.
Status
- Became Law L26-0053; effective October 28, 2025. Published in the DC Register, Vol. 72, p. 012677.
- Introduced March 24, 2025 by Councilmember Brooke Pinto (primary sponsor).
- Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety; committee hearings and markup held in April–June 2025.
- Final reading July 1, 2025 (Amendment offered by Councilmember Nadeau). Transmitted to the Mayor July 10, signed July 21 (Act A26-0115), transmitted to Congress August 1, and published in the DC Register.
What is available in this record
- The material provided here contains bill metadata, legislative history, sponsor and procedural actions, and public hearing/mark‑up dates. The full text of the bill (the statutory language and specific clauses amended) is not included in the supplied document.
Purpose and likely intent (based on title)
- The bill’s title, “Residential Tranquility Amendment Act of 2025,” indicates it amends existing District law intended to preserve quiet and habitability in residential neighborhoods. Typical policy goals for legislation with this title include: reducing disruptive noise and nuisance activities, addressing “party house” complaints, clarifying enforcement authority and penalties, creating or modifying reporting or abatement procedures, and defining responsibilities for residents, landlords, short‑term rental hosts, and government agencies.
Key procedural facts and timeline
- Notice of Intent to Act published: March 28, 2025.
- Public hearing(s): April 23–24, 2025 (record available).
- Committee mark‑up: June 11, 2025; Committee report filed June 12, 2025.
- Final reading and amendment: July 1, 2025.
- Mayor signed: July 21, 2025 (Act A26-0115).
- Law effective date: October 28, 2025 (L26-0053).
Who is affected
- While the precise statutory changes are not in this summary, affected parties in similar measures include:
- Residents of one‑ and multi‑family dwellings,
- Landlords and property managers,
- Short‑term rental hosts (if included),
- District agencies responsible for enforcement (e.g., MPD, Department of Buildings, Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs),
- Neighborhood organizations and community associations.
How to get the full, authoritative text and details
- For exact provisions (definitions, prohibited conduct, enforcement mechanisms, fines or civil remedies, exemptions, and effective implementation details), consult:
- The enacted law text: Law L26-0053 (DC Council or Office of the Attorney General websites).
- Act A26-0115 as signed by the Mayor.
- The DC Register publication (Vol. 72, p. 012677).
- The public hearing and committee report records referenced above (District Council committee files / hearing transcripts).
What to look for in the enacted text
- Precise definitions (e.g., “residential tranquility,” “nuisance,” “short‑term rental”)
- Specific prohibited behaviors, time/hours and any decibel or measurable standards
- Enforcement authority (civil citations, criminal penalties, abatement orders)
- Penalty or fine amounts and fee/revenue uses
- Private right of action and landlord liability provisions
- Any transitional provisions, effective dates, or implementation timelines
If you want, I can:
- Retrieve and summarize the enacted statutory text (L26-0053) if you provide it or authorize me to fetch public records; or
- Summarize the public hearing and committee report documents to highlight stakeholder testimony and committee changes.
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