District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: In Committee

B26-0854 — Saint Elizabeths Hospital Independence and Governance Amendment Act of 2026

Last action — Public Hearing on B26-0854

  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 October 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

This bill amends governance and independence measures for Saint Elizabeths Hospital.

The bill proposes changes to how Saint Elizabeths Hospital is governed and operates independently. However, the detailed provisions of the bill are not available for further review.

Summary

Saint Elizabeths Hospital Independence and Governance Amendment Act of 2026

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Public Hearing on B26-0854

  2. Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Health

  3. Referred to Committee on Health

  4. B26-0854 Introduced by Councilmember Henderson at Office of the Secretary

Sponsors

  • Christina Henderson · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Henderson, Christina

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

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does B26-0854 do?
Saint Elizabeths Hospital Independence and Governance Amendment Act of 2026
Who sponsors B26-0854?
B26-0854 is sponsored by Henderson, Christina.
What is the current status of B26-0854?
This bill is in committee in the Council. Introduced October 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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