Bill
B 26-0431
Designates a DC public basketball court as Rodney Wright Basketball Court, including signage and official recognition in District records.
Overview
- Bill Number: B 26-0431
- Title: Rodney Wright Basketball Court Designation Act of 2025
- Purpose (as indicated by title): Designate a public basketball court in the District of Columbia in honor of Rodney Wright.
- Status: Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0431 published in the District of Columbia Register.
- Introduced: October 16, 2025
- Sponsor: Councilmember McDuffie
- Legislative Actions to Date:
- 2025-10-16: Introduced by Councilmember McDuffie
- 2025-10-21: Referred to Committee of the Whole
- 2025-10-24: Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0431 published in the DC Register
What the bill aims to do
- Based on the title and standard practice for designation acts, the bill would designate a specific public basketball court in the District of Columbia to bear the name “Rodney Wright Basketball Court.”
- The designation would typically involve naming rights for the court, and may require signage and official recognition by the appropriate District agency.
Key provisions you can reasonably anticipate (subject to the actual bill text)
- Naming designation: The court would officially be named “Rodney Wright Basketball Court” (location to be specified within the bill).
- Signage and recognition: Requirements for permanent signage at the court identifier and official recognition in relevant District records.
- Administrative responsibility: Likely assignment of maintenance or signage duties to the appropriate District agency (e.g., Department of Parks and Recreation or equivalent).
- Effective date: The designation would take effect upon enactment or a specified effective date.
- Compliance and branding: Provisions ensuring signage aligns with District naming guidelines and standards.
- Sunset or review (possible): Some designation acts include review or renewal language, though this is not guaranteed without the text.
Who would be affected
- District residents and users of the designated basketball court.
- The community associated with Rodney Wright, and local organizations that use or maintain the court.
- District agencies responsible for parks, recreation facilities, and signage.
Procedural and timeline considerations
- The bill is in an early stage: Notice of Intent to Act indicates the Council intends to take action, but the exact text and final provisions may change.
- Timeline to watch:
- Final bill text and committee hearings (if any) after the Committee of the Whole referral.
- Council action (readings, votes) and mayoral action (if applicable in DC) before enactment.
- Post-enactment signage and implementation.
Next steps for readers
- To view final, exact language, monitor the District of Columbia Register for the published bill text and any amendments.
- Check the Council’s agenda and the Committee of the Whole schedule for upcoming hearings or votes.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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