District of Columbia Council Period 25 Status: Enacted

B25-1048 — Entertainment Establishment Employee Safety Temporary Amendment Act of 2024

Last action — Law L25-0293, Effective from Mar 07, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 003104, Expires on Oct 18, 2025

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 27, 2024. Enacted.

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Summary

Entertainment Establishment Employee Safety Temporary Amendment Act of 2024

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

42 added · 38 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill B25-1048 allows certain retail establishments in D.C. to refuse cash payments, provided they display a clear notice to customers. The change clarifies that this applies specifically to establishments with an on-premises Class C or Class D retail license and includes restaurants that operate late. This modification is significant because it aims to enhance safety for employees in environments that may experience higher risks during late hours, while still ensuring customers are informed about payment policies.

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ENGROSSED ORIGINAL 2 A BILL 5 25-1048 7 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 9 ______________ To amend, on a temporary basis, section 28-5404 of the District of Columbia Official Code to allow retail establishments with a valid on-premises Class C or Class D retailer license to refuse cash as a form of payment.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL ANACT ___________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ___________ To amend, on a temporary basis, section 28-5404 of the District of Columbia Official Code to allow retail establishments with a valid on-premises Class C or Class D retailer license to refuse cash as a form of payment.
“(5) To a retail establishment with a valid on-premises Class C or Class D retailer license, or a restaurant as defined in § 25-101(43) and that operates after 3 am 24 hours a day;
“(5) Provided that written, conspicuous notice to the public is displayed on the door of the establishment or menu that cash payments are not accepted, to:
provided that such a retailer provide written, conspicuous notice to the public, on the door of the establishment and the menu, that cash payments are not accepted.”.
“(A) A retail establishment with a valid on-premises Class C or Class D retailer license;
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL Sec.
or “(B) A restaurant location, as that term is defined in § 25-101(43), that operates:
“(i) 24 hours a day;
or “(ii) At 3:00 am at least 2 days a week.”.
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(a) This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto) and a 30-day period of congressional review as provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
(a) This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by ENROLLED ORIGINAL the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto) and a 30-day period of congressional review as provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
___________________________________ Chairman Council of the District of Columbia _________________________________ Mayor District of Columbia 2
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Action History

  1. Law L25-0293, Effective from Mar 07, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 003104, Expires on Oct 18, 2025

  2. Transmitted to Congress

  3. Act A25-0682 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 000335

  4. Returned from Mayor

  5. Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A25-0682

  6. Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Jan 08, 2025

  7. Legislative Meeting

  8. Notice of Intent to Act on B25-1048 Published in the District of Columbia Register

  9. Legislative Meeting

  10. Retained by the Council

  11. B25-1048 Introduced by Councilmember Henderson at Office of the Secretary

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What does B25-1048 do?
Entertainment Establishment Employee Safety Temporary Amendment Act of 2024
Who sponsors B25-1048?
B25-1048 is sponsored by Christina Henderson.
What is the current status of B25-1048?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 27, 2024. Enacted.
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