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B 26-0197

Tenant Payment Plan Phasing Temporary Act of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Robert White

Establishes a temporary, phased rent-payment plan to help tenants repay arrears; specifics TBD; bill postponed indefinitely in DC Council.

Postponed Indefinitely
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Bill Summary · B 26-0197

Summary: Bill B26-0197 — Tenant Payment Plan Phasing Temporary Act of 2025

Quick Facts

  • Bill Number: B26-0197
  • Title: Tenant Payment Plan Phasing Temporary Act of 2025
  • Sponsor: Councilmember R. White
  • Introduced: March 27, 2025
  • Status: Postponed Indefinitely
  • Jurisdiction: District of Columbia (as indicated by references to the District of Columbia Register)

What the bill would do (as inferred from the title)

  • The title suggests the bill would establish a temporary framework to phase in tenant payments, i.e., a mechanism for rent or arrears to be repaid in planned steps over a defined period.
  • The provided materials do not include the bill text, so specific provisions (eligibility criteria, payment timelines, caps, interest/fees, enforcement, affected housing types, or any agency responsibilities) are not available.

Legislative timeline and procedural notes

  • March 27, 2025: Introduced by Councilmember R. White (Office of the Secretary)
  • April 1, 2025: First Reading; Bill retained by the Council
  • April 4, 2025: Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0197 published in the District of Columbia Register
  • May 6, 2025: Postponed Indefinitely (the bill is effectively paused and unlikely to advance in the current session)

Who would be affected

  • Tenants: Potential beneficiaries if the act provides a temporary framework for payment plans to relieve immediate rent burdens or arrears.
  • Landlords and property owners: Could be affected if the bill imposes requirements to offer or partake in phased payment plans, or if it creates regulatory standards around how rent arrears are recovered.
  • Housing/tenancy administrators and District agencies: Potentially involved in implementing, regulating, or enforcing the payment plan framework, depending on final text.

Potential impact and considerations

  • A temporary payment plan mechanism could provide immediate relief to tenants facing difficulties in meeting rent obligations and give landlords a structured path for arrears repayment.
  • The absence of the actual text means there are no specifics on:
    • Eligibility criteria for tenants or properties
    • Length and terms of phased payment
    • Interest, penalties, or late fees
    • Oversight, enforcement, and dispute resolution
    • Interaction with existing tenant protections or mortgage/landlord loan agreements
  • Because the bill is listed as “Postponed Indefinitely,” it is not currently moving forward in the Council, though it could be reconsidered in future sessions.

Next steps for readers

  • Monitor the District of Columbia Register and Council proceedings for any updates or amendments to B26-0197.
  • If interested in the policy intent, refer to official bill text or fiscal impact statements when they become available to review concrete provisions and financial implications.

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

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