Bill
B 26-0191
Temporary DC law clarifies and protects short-term disability benefits (Jul 16, 2025–Feb 26, 2026), outlining eligibility, insurer duties, and protections against benefit cuts.
Short-Term Disability Insurance Benefit Protection Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2025
Law Number: L26-0017 (effective Jul 16, 2025; expires Feb 26, 2026)
Based on the bill title and enactment information, B 26-0191 is a temporary amendment intended to clarify protections related to short-term disability (STD) insurance benefits in the District of Columbia. The Act is time-limited (about seven months) and appears to provide interim guidance or safeguards for how STD benefits are administered or protected while a longer-term or permanent policy solution is considered.
Note: The full statutory text is published as Act A26-0068 (DC Register Vol. 72, p. 006109). This summary relies on the bill title and legislative history provided; consult the Act text for precise legal language and operative provisions.
The bill title indicates the amendment focuses on clarification and protection of STD benefits. Typical elements such an amendment may include are:
- Clarifying who is eligible for STD benefits and under what conditions benefits continue.
- Defining or reaffirming insurer and employer obligations regarding payment, notice, or nondiscrimination with respect to STD claims.
- Prohibiting certain actions that could reduce, delay, or terminate STD benefits pending further rulemaking or legislation (temporary protection).
- Establishing procedural requirements for claims, appeals, or notice to claimants during the amendment’s effective period.
Because the provided document did not include the bill text, the specific statutory modifications (code sections amended, exact definitions, or enforcement mechanisms) should be confirmed in Act A26-0068.
Consult Act A26-0068 in the District of Columbia Register (Vol. 72, p. 006109) or the Council’s legislative database for the precise statutory language, affected code sections, and any enforcement or reporting requirements.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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