District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: In Committee

B26-0774 — Dram Shop Clarification and Liquor Liability Insurance Amendment Act of 2026

Last action — Re-Referral published.

  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 14, 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

The bill clarifies liquor liability insurance requirements for establishments serving alcohol.

This legislation focuses on clarifying the requirements for liquor liability insurance that businesses must maintain when serving alcohol. It aims to provide clearer guidelines for establishments on their insurance obligations.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This means small businesses serving alcohol will have clearer guidelines on their insurance requirements.

Summary

Dram Shop Clarification and Liquor Liability Insurance Amendment Act of 2026

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds regulations on liquor liability insurance and caps non-economic damages for civil actions related to the sale of alcohol.

  • D.C. Official Code § 31-103

    “(a-1) Within 180 days after the effective date of the Dram Shop Clarification and Liquor Liability Insurance Amendment Act of 2026, introduced on July 14, 2026 (introduced version of B26- ___), the Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (“Department”) shall conduct an analysis determining whether requiring minimum liquor liability insurance coverage would decrease existing liquor liability insurance premiums for nightlife establishments in the District. In conducting the analysis, the Department shall include a comparison of how other states’ minimum liquor liability insurance coverage impacts liquor liability insurance premiums and any other relevant issues the Department identifies.”

    This mandates an analysis by the Department of Insurance on liquor liability insurance and its impact on premiums.

  • D.C. Official Code § 25-787

    “(3)(A) In any civil action brought pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the total liability for non-economic damages in any such action shall not exceed $500,000.”

    This caps the total liability for non-economic damages in certain civil actions related to the sale of alcohol.

  • D.C. Official Code § 25-787

    “(B) Beginning on January 1, 2037, and on January 1 of every 10 years after January 1, 2037, the amount provided in paragraph (1) shall increase by $50,000.”

    This provides for periodic increases to the non-economic damages cap starting in 2037.

Action History

  1. Re-Referral published.

  2. Re-Referred to Committee on Health, and Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

  3. Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

  4. Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0774 Published in the District of Columbia Register

  5. B26-0774 Introduced by Councilmember Crawford 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 B26-0774 do?
Dram Shop Clarification and Liquor Liability Insurance Amendment Act of 2026
Who sponsors B26-0774?
B26-0774 is sponsored by Doni Crawford.
What is the current status of B26-0774?
This bill is in committee in the Council. Introduced July 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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