District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: In Committee

B 26-0111 — Accelerating a Lead-Free DC Amendment Act of 2025

Last action — Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0111 Published in the District of Columbia Register

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

This bill is in committee in the Council. Introduced January 31, 2025. 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

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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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 mandates the removal of lead service lines by 2030.

The bill requires the replacement of lead service lines in public and private properties by January 1, 2030, and establishes a job training program related to lead remediation. It also offers tax credits for voluntary replacements and requires the creation of an inventory of service lines by DC Water.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: Small businesses that own properties must comply with the lead service line replacement requirements by 2030.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes a comprehensive lead service line removal program and mandates its completion by 2030, significantly expanding the existing assistance program.

  • § 34–2151

    Repealed.

    This provision is removed, as the section is fully repealed.

  • § 34–2151

    WASA may provide grants to eligible District homeowners up to $2,500 to assist them in the replacement of the portion of their lead service line that is located on their private property.

    The existing grant program for lead service line replacement on private property is eliminated.

  • § 34–2151

    Payments to eligible homeowners are subject to appropriation and the availability of funds. This chapter does not establish a right to funds on the part of any person.

    The clause regarding payment conditions and entitlements is removed, signaling a shift to a mandated program.

  • § 34–2151

    Lead service lines shall be eliminated from public space and from all real property owned by the District or a property owner by January 1, 2030.

    This establishes a firm deadline for the removal of lead service lines from all properties.

  • § 34–2151

    DC Water shall establish and maintain an inventory of all water service lines that are connected to its water service system.

    A new requirement for DC Water to maintain an inventory of water service lines is introduced.

  • § 34–2151

    DC Water shall establish a lead service line removal program for the purpose of replacing lead service lines on private property by 2030.

    A formal lead service line removal program is introduced, requiring the replacement of lead service lines on private property.

  • § 34–2151

    DC Water shall prioritize all of the following considerations in an order it determines is appropriate: Replacement of lead service lines that service structures wherein pregnant people or children under the age of 7 are likely to drink or use water.

    New prioritization criteria for lead service line replacements aimed at vulnerable populations is established.

  • § 34–2151

    DC Water shall provide a choice to Program participants to use union labor for the purpose of lead service line removal on their property.

    A provision is added that allows participants in the removal program to choose union labor for the work.

Action History

  1. Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0111 Published in the District of Columbia Register

  2. Referred to Committee on Transportation and the Environment, Committee on Executive Administration and Labor, and Committee of the Whole with comments from the Committee on Facilities

  3. B26-0111 Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George 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

Who sponsors B 26-0111?
B 26-0111 is sponsored by Janeese Lewis George.
What is the current status of B 26-0111?
This bill is in committee in the Council. Introduced January 31, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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