District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: In Committee

B26-0757 — Illegal Occupancy Enforcement Amendment Act of 2026

Last action — Public Hearing on B26-0757

  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 10, 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 addresses the enforcement of illegal occupancy in properties.

The bill aims to establish procedures for addressing illegal occupancy issues in properties. It is focused on enforcing laws related to such occupancy effectively.

Summary

Illegal Occupancy Enforcement Amendment Act of 2026

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the D.C. Code as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill clarifies that transient guests of short-term rentals and similar accommodations have no lawful right to remain after their rental period ends.

  • D.C. Official Code § 22-3302(a)

    (3) For the purposes of this subsection, a person who, without lawful permission, remains in a hotel, motel, or similar establishment that provides lodging to transient guests beyond the term of the person's rental, reservation, or other contractual agreement, or without timely making a contractually required payment for the rental or reservation, shall be deemed to be without lawful authority to remain on the property.

    This addition defines how long a person can stay in lodging without lawful authority.

  • D.C. Official Code § 30-201.07

    short-term rental → short-term rental, including a vacation rental,

    This change broadens the definition to include vacation rentals.

  • D.C. Official Code § 30-201.07

    (b) A transient guest of a short-term rental, including a vacation rental, shall exit the premises at the conclusion of their rental and shall have no right to remain on the premises after the conclusion of their rental unless granted such right by the host.

    This addition establishes that guests must leave once their rental period is over.

Action History

  1. Public Hearing on B26-0757

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

  3. Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Judiciary and Public Safety

  4. Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0757 Published in the District of Columbia Register

  5. Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety with comments from the Committee on Public Works and Operations

  6. B26-0757 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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does B26-0757 do?
Illegal Occupancy Enforcement Amendment Act of 2026
Who sponsors B26-0757?
B26-0757 is sponsored by Phil Mendelson.
What is the current status of B26-0757?
This bill is in committee in the Council. Introduced July 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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