Bill
B 26-0336
Temporary DC law clarifies and limits volunteer service rules, defining who can volunteer, what they may do, and liability/reimbursement rules for a set period.
The bill’s title indicates its purpose is to provide a temporary clarification to existing District law concerning volunteer services. That generally means the measure aimed to resolve ambiguity about how volunteer activities are defined, regulated, or treated under District statutes for a defined, limited period — for example, to address liability, eligibility, agency authority, reimbursement, or program administration while a longer-term policy solution is developed.
Note: The full bill text is not included in the materials provided. The summary below combines the title-based intent with expected subject areas typically covered by similar “volunteer services clarification” measures and the bill’s recorded legislative actions.
Because the bill text is not supplied, these are the kinds of provisions such an act commonly contains:
- A temporary amendment to one or more sections of the D.C. Code that define “volunteer” or “volunteer services.”
- Clarification of the scope of activities that qualify as volunteer service (who may be volunteers, what activities are covered).
- Temporary liability or indemnification rules for volunteers or host agencies (e.g., limited immunity or requirements for insurance).
- Temporary rules about compensation, stipends, or expense reimbursement for volunteers.
- Transitional or reporting requirements for District agencies that operate volunteer programs.
- A defined effective period or sunset date after which prior law is restored or further legislative action is required.
To confirm specific language, exact legal changes, and any sunset date or dollar amounts, consult:
- The official bill text and legislative history on the D.C. Council website (B 26-0336)
- The enacted Act: A26-0175 (signed Oct 24, 2025)
- The Congressional review posting during the 30-day review period following transmittal
If you would like, I can retrieve and summarize the enacted Act A26-0175’s full text (or the final Council bill text) to provide precise provisions and impacts.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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