District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: In Committee

B26-0798 — Health-Care Decisions Amendment Act of 2026

Last action — Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0798 Published in the District of Columbia Register

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Council
  4. 4
    To Executive
  5. 5
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Council. Introduced September 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Council.

Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill amends health-care decision-making processes.

This bill updates the rules surrounding health-care decisions. It aims to clarify and potentially improve how health-care choices are made.

Summary

Health-Care Decisions Amendment Act of 2026

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0798 Published in the District of Columbia Register

  2. Referred to Committee on Health

  3. B26-0798 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

Sponsors

  • Phil Mendelson · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 14 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Mendelson, Phil

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (14)

"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does B26-0798 do?
Health-Care Decisions Amendment Act of 2026
Who sponsors B26-0798?
B26-0798 is sponsored by Mendelson, Phil.
What is the current status of B26-0798?
This bill is in committee in the Council. Introduced September 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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