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B 26-0362

Revised Business Licensing Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

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

Emergency amendment quickly overhauls business licensing rules temporarily until Jan 21, 2026, via Act A26-0165.

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Bill Summary · B 26-0362

Summary: B 26-0362 – Revised Business Licensing Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This summary covers the available information on bill B 26-0362, titled the Revised Business Licensing Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2025. Note that the document content (the actual legislative text) is not included here; the summary reflects the bill’s metadata, status, and legislative history, with emphasis on what is publicly known about its purpose and impact.

Purpose and scope (based on title)

  • The bill is described as an emergency amendment to the city’s business licensing reform framework.
  • The specific changes, requirements, or reforms enacted by the bill are not provided in the available content. Readers should consult the enacted statute (Act A26-0165) for the precise provisions.

Key facts

  • Bill Number: B 26-0362
  • Title: Revised Business Licensing Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2025
  • Sponsor: Mendelson, Phil (primary)
  • Status: Enacted (returned from Mayor and signed)
  • Introduced: September 22, 2025
  • Enactment: Signed by the Mayor on October 23, 2025
  • Act Number: A26-0165
  • Expiration/Sunset: Expires on January 21, 2026 (emergency/temporary provisions)

Legislative actions and timeline

  • 2025-09-22: Introduced by Chairman Mendelson
  • 2025-10-07: Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Public Works and Operations; Final Reading
  • 2025-10-15: Transmitted to Mayor; Mayor’s response due by 2025-10-29
  • 2025-10-23: Returned from Mayor; Signed and Enacted as A26-0165
  • 2025-10-23: Act becomes law with an effective period ending January 21, 2026

Affected parties and potential impact

  • Likely stakeholders: Businesses seeking or renewing licenses, licensing agencies/offices, and other municipal departments involved in business licensing processes.
  • Because this is an “emergency amendment,” the measures are intended to take effect quickly and are temporary, as indicated by the January 21, 2026 sunset date.
  • Without the text, the exact changes to licensing processes, fees, timelines, or compliance obligations cannot be specified here.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • The bill moved through the Council with final readings and was transmitted to the Mayor, who returned it with sign-off.
  • The emergency designation implies expedited actions and a limited duration, pending renewal or replacement through future legislation.

Next steps for readers

  • To understand the concrete changes, review the enacted statute: Act A26-0165 (the final text of B 26-0362).
  • Check official legislative records or the Mayor’s communications for any amendments, effective dates, and sunset arrangements beyond January 21, 2026.
  • If you are a business owner or licensor, verify current licensing requirements and any temporary changes enacted by this act once the text is available.

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

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