District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: Enacted

B26-0731 — Volunteer Services Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

Last action — Act A26-0385 Published in DC Register Page 011161, Expires on Oct 28, 2026

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced July 09, 2026. Enacted.

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  • 1 sponsor

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    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill clarifies regulations regarding volunteer services.

This act provides clarifications related to the rules governing volunteer services. It aims to ensure consistency and understanding of these regulations.

Summary

Volunteer Services Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

32 added · 33 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of the bill clarifies that the Attorney General for the District of Columbia can establish rules for how volunteers are used within their office, replacing a reference to the Board of Education. This change is important because it ensures that the Attorney General has clear authority over volunteer-related regulations, potentially leading to better management and oversight of volunteer efforts in legal and community services. By streamlining the oversight, the bill aims to enhance the effectiveness of volunteer programs under the Attorney General's guidance.

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2 ________________________ Councilmember Brooke Pinto 5 A BILL 8 _________________________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA _________________________ To amend, on an emergency basis, due to congressional review, the Volunteers Services Act of 1977 to clarify that the Attorney General for the District of Columbia has the authority to promulgate regulations governing the Attorney General’s use of volunteers.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL AN ACT _________________________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA _________________________ To amend, on an emergency basis, due to congressional review, the Volunteers Services Act of to clarify that the Attorney General for the District of Columbia has the authority to promulgate regulations governing the Attorney General’s use of volunteers.
Official Code § 1-319.02), is amended by striking the phrase “District of Columbia Board of Education” and inserting the phrase “District of Columbia Board of Education, Attorney General for the District of Columbia,” in its place.
Official Code § 1-319.02), is amended by striking the phrase “District of Columbia Board of Education” and inserting the phrase “Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Attorney General for the District of Columbia,” in its place.
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 shall remain in effect for no longer than 90 days, as provided for emergency acts of the Council of the District of Columbia in section 412(a) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
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 shall remain in effect for no longer than ENROLLED ORIGINAL days, as provided for emergency acts of the Council of the District of Columbia in section 412(a) 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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How this bill changes current law

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The bill clarifies that the Attorney General for the District of Columbia has the authority to promulgate regulations regarding the use of volunteers.

  • D.C. Code § 1-319.02

    District of Columbia Board of Education → Office of the State Superintendent of Education, Attorney General for the District of Columbia

    This change explicitly includes the Attorney General as an authority on volunteer regulation.

Action History

  1. Act A26-0385 Published in DC Register Page 011161, Expires on Oct 28, 2026

  2. Returned from Mayor

  3. Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0385, Expires on Oct 28, 2026

  4. Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Aug 06, 2026

  5. Legislative Meeting

  6. Retained by the Council

  7. B26-0731 Introduced by Councilmember Pinto at Office of the Secretary

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 13 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (13)

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Votes

Final Reading, CC

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 12001
Total 12001
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Anita Bonds — Not Voting
Brianne K. Nadeau — Yea
Brooke Pinto — Yea
Charles Allen — Yea
Christina Henderson — Yea
Doni Crawford — Yea
Janeese Lewis George — Yea
Matthew Frumin — Yea
Phil Mendelson — Yea
Robert C. White, Jr. — Yea
Trayon White, Sr. — Yea
Wendell Felder — Yea
Zachary Parker — Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does B26-0731 do?
Volunteer Services Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
Who sponsors B26-0731?
B26-0731 is sponsored by Brooke Pinto.
What is the current status of B26-0731?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced July 09, 2026. Enacted.
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