District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: In Committee

B26-0770 — Restoration of Covenanted Roads and Alleys by the District Government Clarification Amendment Act of 2026

Last action — Public Hearing on B26-0770

  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 July 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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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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Scheduled

Up for a committee hearing on Tuesday, October 13 at 12:00 PM

Committee of the Whole · Restoration of Covenanted Roads and Alleys by the District Government Clarification Amendment Act of 2026 · Room 412 (Track B), 1350 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC 20004

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In plain language

The bill clarifies the District Government's role in restoring certain roads and alleys.

This legislation aims to provide clarity regarding the responsibilities of the District Government for the restoration of covenanted roads and alleys. It ensures that specific guidelines are established for these restoration efforts.

Summary

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

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the Restoration of Covenanted Roads and Alleys by the District Government Act to clarify the Mayor's authority to repair private rights-of-way used for District services.

  • D.C. Official Code § 9-401.19

    this section → subsection (a) of this section

    Clarifies that certain amendments apply specifically to subsection (a) rather than the entire section.

  • D.C. Official Code § 9-401.19

    , and impose such other conditions as the Mayor deems appropriate. → as the Mayor deems appropriate.

    Removes the phrase regarding additional conditions that the Mayor can impose.

  • D.C. Official Code § 9-401.19

    “(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: (A) The private right-of-way is used by the District government to provide regular trash removal service; (B) The private right-of-way is not in a state of good repair, as determined by the Mayor, for the passing of motor vehicles by the District government 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 trash removal service; and (D) The owner of the private right-of-way has consented to the Mayor’s repair or restoration of the private right-of-way and has provided a release of liability and indemnification related to the repair or restoration.”

    Grants the Mayor authority to repair or restore private rights-of-way under certain conditions.

  • D.C. Official Code § 9-401.19

    “(2) Before repairing or restoring a private right-of-way under this subsection, the Mayor shall attempt to: (A) Obtain from each owner of property likely to be impacted by the repair or restoration of the private right-of-way a release of liability and indemnification related to the repair or restoration; and (B) Obtain such other releases and indemnifications as the Mayor deems appropriate.”

    Establishes procedural requirements for the Mayor before initiating repairs on private rights-of-way.

  • D.C. Official Code § 9-401.19

    “(f) As a condition of repairing or restoring a private right-of-way under this section, the Mayor may impose such terms and conditions as the Mayor deems appropriate.”

    Allows the Mayor to set specific terms and conditions when repairing or restoring private rights-of-way.

  • D.C. Official Code § 1-301.47a

    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. 2038; D.C. Official Code § 1-301.47a).

    Incorporates the fiscal impact statement from the committee report as required by existing law.

  • D.C. Official Code § 1-206.02(c)(1)

    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. 813; D.C. Official Code § 1-206.02(c)(1)), and publication in the District of Columbia Register.

    Clarifies that the act will take effect after the specified review and publication period.

Action History

  1. Public Hearing on B26-0770

  2. Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register

  3. Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Committee of the Whole

  4. Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0770 Published in the District of Columbia Register

  5. Referred to Committee of the Whole with comments from the Committee on Transportation and the Environment

  6. B26-0770 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does B26-0770 do?
Restoration of Covenanted Roads and Alleys by the District Government Clarification Amendment Act of 2026
Who sponsors B26-0770?
B26-0770 is sponsored by Phil Mendelson.
What is the current status of B26-0770?
This bill is in committee in the Council. Introduced July 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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