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B 26-0042

Safe Neighborhoods Amendment Act of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Safe Neighborhoods Amendment Act of 2025 seeks to strengthen DC neighborhood safety; bill text not released yet and is awaiting committee review and future public hearings.

Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0042 Published in the District of Columbia Register
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Bill Summary · B 26-0042

Summary of Bill B 26-0042: Safe Neighborhoods Amendment Act of 2025

This summary captures the information available from the bill tracker and DC Register notices. The actual legislative text with specific provisions is not provided here.

Overview and Intent

  • Title suggests the bill is aimed at enhancing neighborhood safety in the District of Columbia.
  • The provided materials do not include the bill’s statutory text, so the exact changes to law, authorities created or modified, or new programs cannot be enumerated from this source.

Status and Timeline (Key Dates)

  • Introduced: January 13, 2025, by Councilmember McDuffie.
  • Legislative Actions:
    • January 21, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, with comments from the Committee on Housing.
    • January 24, 2025: Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0042 published in the District of Columbia Register.
  • These steps indicate the bill has entered the standard Council review process and is signaling upcoming consideration.

What is Known About the Bill’s Scope (Provision Details Not Provided)

  • The available information does not include the text of the bill or its specific provisions.
  • As a result, we cannot list:
    • The exact changes to statutes or regulations
    • New programs, funding, or penalties
    • Agencies or officers whose powers or duties would be affected
    • Implementation timelines, reporting requirements, or performance metrics

Affected Parties (Inferred)

  • Without the bill text, precise beneficiaries or burdens cannot be identified.
  • Typical stakeholders in “Safe Neighborhoods” measures may include residents, renters and property owners, local businesses, law enforcement, housing authorities, and neighborhood safety programs. The actual impact will depend on the enacted provisions.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • The Notice of Intent to Act indicates the Council plans further action and potential public hearings or committee work.
  • The bill will next move through committee discussions, potential amendments, and a floor vote. Public availability of the bill text, committee reports, and hearing notices will determine the details.

Next Steps for Readers

  • Watch for the published bill text and committee reports on the DC Council website and in the District of Columbia Register.
  • Check for notices of public hearings or hearings dates from the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety (and any related committees, such as Housing).
  • Track progress via the bill number (B 26-0042) to learn about amendments, final passage, and any anticipated implementation steps.

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

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