District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: Enacted

B26-0678 — Personal Delivery Device Weight Limit Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

Last action — Law L26-0175, Effective from Aug 20, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 012069, Expires on Apr 02, 2027

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Council
  4. ✓
    To Executive
  5. 5
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 04, 2026. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill temporarily changes the weight limit for personal delivery devices.

This legislation amends the weight limit for personal delivery devices for a limited time. It is set to expire on April 2, 2027.

Summary

Personal Delivery Device Weight Limit Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

38 added · 38 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended bill increases the weight limit for personal delivery devices to 250 pounds, excluding any items they are carrying. This adjustment allows for larger delivery devices, which could enhance logistics and delivery efficiency in the District of Columbia. It matters because it broadens the capacity for businesses using these devices, potentially improving service and meeting consumer demand more effectively.

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ENGROSSED ORIGINAL A BILL 3 26-678 5 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 8 _________________________ To amend, on a temporary basis, the Personal Delivery DeviceAct of 2018 to increase the weight limit for personal delivery devices.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL AN ACT _________________________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA _________________________ To amend, on a temporary basis, the Personal Delivery DeviceAct of 2018 to increase the weight limit for personal delivery devices.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL Sec.
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(a) This act shall take effect after approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto) and 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.
(a) This act shall take effect after approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto) and 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, ENROLLED ORIGINAL (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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Compared against the D.C. Code as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill temporarily amends the Personal Delivery Device Act of 2018 by repealing an existing paragraph and establishing a new weight limit for personal delivery devices.

  • D.C. Official Code § 50-110.03(b)

    Not transport any hazardous materials or waste; → Not exceed 250 pounds in weight, excluding any property being carried by the PDD, or a higher weight limit established by the Department through rulemaking.

    This change sets a specific weight limit for personal delivery devices.

  • D.C. Official Code § 50-110.01(8)(B)

    Repealed.

    This change removes a previously existing definition related to the operation of personal delivery devices.

  • D.C. Official Code § 50-110.03(b)

    ; and → ;

    This change modifies the punctuation for better clarity and formatting.

  • D.C. Official Code § 50-110.03(b)

    . → ; and

    This change adjusts the punctuation to introduce a new requirement regarding weight limits.

Action History

  1. Law L26-0175, Effective from Aug 20, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 012069, Expires on Apr 02, 2027

  2. Act A26-0367 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 009417

  3. Transmitted to Congress

  4. Returned from Mayor

  5. Enacted without Mayor's Signature with Act Number A26-0367

  6. Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Jul 01, 2026

  7. Legislative Meeting

  8. Legislative Meeting

  9. Retained by the Council

  10. B26-0678 Introduced by Councilmember Allen 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 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Anita Bonds — Yea
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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Final Reading, CC

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Anita Bonds — Yea
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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does B26-0678 do?
Personal Delivery Device Weight Limit Temporary Amendment Act of 2026
Who sponsors B26-0678?
B26-0678 is sponsored by Charles Allen.
What is the current status of B26-0678?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 04, 2026. Enacted.
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