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B 26-0407

Strengthening Capacity and Transparency at DYRS Amendment Act of 2025

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

Strengthens DYRS capacity and transparency by boosting staffing and programs and requiring public reporting of performance and outcomes.

Law L26-0131, Effective from Jun 11, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 008885
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Bill Summary · B 26-0407

Summary of Bill B 26-0407: Strengthening Capacity and Transparency at DYRS Amendment Act of 2025

Overview

B 26-0407 is a proposed amendment by the District of Columbia Council aimed at strengthening the capacity and transparency of the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS). The bill is currently moving through the public process and is set for hearings to discuss its provisions and potential impact.

Purpose and Intent

  • Title indicates the bill’s core aims: to enhance DYRS’s operational capacity and to improve transparency in how the agency operates and reports.
  • Specific policy details, goals, and targeted outcomes are not provided in the available document content. The bill’s intent, as suggested by the title, would typically involve one or more of the following areas: increasing organizational capacity (staffing, facilities, program delivery) and boosting transparency (data reporting, performance metrics, oversight).

Timeline and Status

  • Introduced: October 6, 2025
  • Sponsorship: Sponsor is Councilmember Parker; cosponsor listed as Zachary Parker
  • Committee action: Referred to the Committee on Youth Affairs on October 7, 2025
  • Notices and public process:
    • October 10, 2025: Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0407 published in the District of Columbia Register
    • October 21, 2025: Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary (Judiciary and Public Safety, Youth Affairs)
    • October 24, 2025: Notice of Public Hearing published in the DC Register
    • November 13, 2025: Public Hearing on B26-0407
  • Status: Public hearing currently listed; no final enactment status provided in the available content

Sponsorship

  • Sponsor: Councilmember Parker
  • Cosponsor: Zachary Parker

Potential Provisions (Based on Title; Not Specified in Provided Text)

The actual bill text is not included, so precise provisions cannot be stated. Based on the title, typical areas such amendments pursue may include:
- Capacity enhancements for DYRS, such as:
- Increased funding or staffing to expand services, programs, or facilities
- Improvements to service delivery, case management, and rehabilitative programming
- Transparency enhancements, such as:
- Regular, publicly accessible reporting on performance metrics, outcomes, and compliance
- Data collection standards and dashboards for monitoring DYRS activities
- Independent oversight or strengthened internal controls and audits
- Clear reporting timelines and accountability mechanisms

Note: These are plausible focus areas inferred from the title. The actual bill provisions will be defined in the text once released.

Impacts and Affected Parties

  • Directly affected: DYRS operations, staff, and procedures
  • Youth and families served by DYRS programs
  • District residents and stakeholders interested in youth services, accountability, and governance
  • Legislative oversight bodies and public safety advocates monitoring transparency and outcomes

Next Steps for Public and Stakeholders

  • Attend or review the public hearing on November 13, 2025 to learn about the proposed provisions and to provide testimony.
  • Monitor DC Register notices and Committee on Youth Affairs actions for updates, amendments, and potential markup or final passage.
  • Review the final bill text once released to understand the exact requirements, timelines, funding implications, and implementation plan.

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

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