District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: Enacted

B26-0765 — Restoration of Covenanted Roads and Alleys by the District Government Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

Last action — Act A26-0393 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011184, Expires on Oct 28, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Council
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced July 13, 2026. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill clarifies procedures for restoring certain roads and alleys in the District.

The bill addresses how the District Government should restore covenanted roads and alleys. It provides clarity on the processes involved in these restorations.

Summary

Restoration of Covenanted Roads and Alleys by the District Government Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

65 added · 66 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to the bill clarify the District's authority to repair private roads and alleys specifically for vehicles owned or operated by the District government. By streamlining the language and removing unnecessary conditions, the bill now positions the Mayor as having clear power to take action when these private rights-of-way need repairs. This matters because it could lead to more efficient maintenance of roadways, improving access for public services and enhancing overall public safety.

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2 ___________________________ Chairman Phil Mendelson 6 A BILL _____ 9 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ________ To amend, on an emergency basis, the Restoration of Covenanted Roads and Alleys by the District Government Act of 2024 to further clarify the District’s authority to repair or restore certain private rights-of-way to a condition appropriate for the passage of motor vehicles owned or operated by the District government.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL AN ACT _____ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ________ To amend, on an emergency basis, the Restoration of Covenanted Roads and Alleys by the District Government Act of 2024 to further clarify the District’s authority to repair or restore certain private rights-of-way to a condition appropriate for the passage of motor vehicles owned or operated by the District government.
“(e)(1) The Mayor may also repair or restore a private right-of-way to such condition as the Mayor deems appropriate for the passage of motor vehicles owned or operated by the District government, and the Mayor may enter such private right-of-way for the purpose of such repair or restoration, if:
“(e)(1) The Mayor may repair or restore a private right-of-way to such condition as the Mayor deems appropriate for the passage of motor vehicles owned or operated by the District government, and the Mayor may enter such private right-of-way for the purpose of such repair or restoration;
provided, that:
“(C) The owner of the private right-of-way has not covenanted for the benefit of the District government, and is not otherwise legally obligated for the benefit of the District government, to maintain the private right-of-way in a state of good repair for regular trash removal service;
“(C) The owner of the private right-of-way has not covenanted for the benefit of the District government, and is not otherwise legally obligated for the benefit of the District government, to maintain the private right-of-way in a state of good repair for regular ENROLLED ORIGINAL trash removal service;
The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement in the committee report as the fiscal impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures Act of 1975, approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat.
The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement of the Budget Director as the fiscal impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures Act of 1975, approved October 16, 2006 (120 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 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 days, as provided for emergency acts of the Council of the District of Columbia in section ENROLLED ORIGINAL 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 3
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Action History

  1. Act A26-0393 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011184, Expires on Oct 28, 2026

  2. Returned from Mayor

  3. Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0393, Expires on Oct 28, 2026

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

  5. Legislative Meeting

  6. Retained by the Council

  7. B26-0765 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 13 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (13)

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Votes

Final Reading

Passed 12 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 12100
Total 12100
% of votes cast 92%8%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Anita Bonds — Yea
Brianne K. Nadeau — Yea
Brooke Pinto — Nay
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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Subjects

transportation
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What does B26-0765 do?
Restoration of Covenanted Roads and Alleys by the District Government Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
Who sponsors B26-0765?
B26-0765 is sponsored by Phil Mendelson.
What is the current status of B26-0765?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced July 13, 2026. Enacted.
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