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B 26-0147

Streatery Program and Protest Process Amendment Act of 2025

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

The bill aims to modify the District’s streateries program and protest processes, changing how street dining and demonstrations are authorized and regulated.

Law L26-0096, Effective from Mar 06, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 004482
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Bill Summary · B 26-0147

Bill Summary: B26-0147 — Streatery Program and Protest Process Amendment Act of 2025

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill titled “Streatery Program and Protest Process Amendment Act of 2025” indicates an aim to modify the District’s Streatery Program and the process governing protests. The exact substantive provisions are not included in the provided document content, but the title suggests changes to how street-side dining areas (streateries) are authorized, managed, or regulated, as well as adjustments to the permitting or procedural framework for protests.

Key Provisions (Text Not Provided)

  • Specific legislative text detailing what changes would be made to the Streatery Program (e.g., permit requirements, operational standards, seasonality, safety considerations, space usage).
  • Specific changes to the protest process (e.g., permit timelines, notices, public-safety or coordination requirements, enforcement mechanisms).
  • The summary notes that the exact provisions are not included in the material provided; the description below reflects the bill’s stated focus and the legislative process rather than the text of the law itself.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Operators and participants in the Streatery Program (e.g., restaurants and businesses utilizing curbside dining extensions).
  • Residents and customers in areas where streateries and related public-space uses are permitted.
  • Entities involved in organizing or coordinating protests, as well as agencies responsible for regulating public-space usage and protest processes.
  • District agencies responsible for economic development, transportation, and the environment, given prior referrals and committee involvement.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: February 27, 2025 by Chairman Phil Mendelson (primary sponsor).
  • Initial Referral: March 4, 2025 to the Committee on Business and Economic Development, with comments from the Committee on Transportation and the Environment.
  • Notices and Public Hearings:
    • Notices of Public Hearing published starting April 11, 2025 (and additional notices on April 8 and April 18, 2025).
    • Public Hearing held on April 30, 2025.
  • Committee Action:
    • Multiple Committee mark-up sessions of B26-0147 occurred on November 10–12, 2025.
    • The Committee Report, including the hearing record, was filed on November 13, 2025, and an additional committee report was filed the same day.
  • Next Steps: Following committee review, the bill would typically move to the full Council for consideration, with potential amendments and further hearings.

Sponsoring Member

  • Phil Mendelson (primary sponsor)

Notes

  • The document provided does not include the bill’s full text or the specific provisions to be enacted or amended. Readers seeking a precise understanding of changes to the Streatery Program and protest processes should review the enacted language in the Committee Report and the final bill text when available.

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

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