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B 26-0400

Statutory Neglect Amendment Act of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Zachary Parker

Amends statutes governing statutory neglect to change how neglect provisions operate, affecting individuals, families, and agencies covered by those laws.

Law L26-0129, Effective from Jun 11, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 008883
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Bill Summary · B 26-0400

Summary: Statutory Neglect Amendment Act of 2025 (B26-0400)

Overview

B26-0400, titled the Statutory Neglect Amendment Act of 2025, is a Council Bill introduced by Councilmember Zachary Parker. The bill’s description indicates an amendment to statutes related to “statutory neglect.” The specific textual provisions and substantive changes are not included in the provided materials, so the exact scope and impact will be defined in the hearing and the bill’s text.

Status: Public Hearing on B26-0400

Sponsor: Parker, Zachary (primary)

Purpose and intent (illustrative, based on title)

  • The bill is framed as an amendment to existing statutes governing neglect. While the precise statutory changes are not included in the available content, the measure is intended to modify how neglect-related provisions operate within the relevant DC statutes.
  • The public-facing materials do not specify whether the changes pertain to definitions of neglect, procedures, enforcement mechanisms, remedies, protections, or related accountability measures. The forthcoming text and the public hearing will clarify the exact intent and modifications.

Key provisions and changes (not specified in provided content)

  • Detailed provisions, changes to language, thresholds, or statutory duties are not included in the provided document content.
  • The upcoming public hearing is the primary venue where the text will be examined, debated, and amended, and where sponsors will outline the bill’s specific changes.

Who would be affected

  • The bill would affect parties governed by or involved with statutes on neglect. This could include individuals, families, agencies, and other stakeholders operating under those statutes.
  • The exact affected groups will be clarified once the bill’s text is available and discussed at the public hearing.

Procedural timeline and key dates

  • Introduced: October 6, 2025
  • Referred to Committees: October 7, 2025 (Committee on Youth Affairs; Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety)
  • Notice of Intent to Act Published: October 10, 2025 (DC Register)
  • Notice of Public Hearing Filed: October 21, 2025 (Office of Secretary, Judiciary and Public Safety; Youth Affairs)
  • Notice of Public Hearing Published: October 24, 2025 (DC Register)
  • Public Hearing: November 13, 2025

Next steps

  • Attend or submit testimony for the Public Hearing on November 13, 2025 to share concerns, support, or recommendations.
  • Review the bill text (not provided here) for the exact statutory amendments and potential impacts.
  • Monitor the DC Register for updated notices and the final version of the bill, including any amendments adopted during the hearing or by the committees.

If you’d like, I can provide a summarized outline once the bill text or a committee summary becomes available.

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

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