District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: In Committee

B26-0776 — Official Tech for Good Capital Designation Amendment Act of 2026

Last action — Referred to Committee of the Whole

  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

This bill designates specific technology projects as 'Tech for Good' in Washington, D.C.

The Official Tech for Good Capital Designation Amendment Act aims to recognize technology initiatives that contribute positively to society. By designating these projects, the bill encourages investment and support for tech solutions that benefit the community.

Summary

Official Tech for Good Capital Designation Amendment Act of 2026

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes a tax abatement for qualified public-interest technology companies in the District of Columbia.

  • Title 47 of the District of Columbia Code

    Subchapter XVII-A. Qualified Public-Interest Technology Companies

    This addition creates a new subchapter to define and regulate qualified public-interest technology companies.

  • Title 47 of the District of Columbia Code

    47-1818.21. Definitions.

    This section provides definitions for terms used in the new subchapter regarding public-interest technology.

  • Title 47 of the District of Columbia Code

    47-1818.22. Tax credits to Qualified Public-Interest Technology Companies.

    This section establishes the framework for tax credits for qualified public-interest technology companies.

  • 47-1818.22

    The real property taxes imposed by Chapter 8 of this title with respect to qualified real property shall be abated up to the amount of the new hire wage credit until the new hire wage credit is exhausted or forfeited...

    This change enables tax abatement based on new hire wage credits for qualified companies.

  • 47-1818.22

    new hire wage credit means a credit equal to 10% of the wages paid during the first 24 calendar months of employment to a new hire, accrued annually up to $5,000 per new hire per tax year, up to a maximum amount of the new hire wage credit cap.

    This insertion defines the new hire wage credit that companies can utilize for tax abatement.

  • 47-1818.22

    An abatement provided for in this section shall only be granted if... (B) The Qualified Public-Interest Technology Company hires at least 50 new hires annually in the District of Columbia during each year of the abatement period...

    This establishes requirements for companies to qualify for the tax abatement.

  • 47-1818.22

    If the Qualified Public-Interest Technology Company leases qualified real property, the lease is for a period of at least 10 years and the owner of the real property passes the abatement through to the Qualified Public-Interest Technology Company;

    This clause ensures that lease agreements meet certain criteria for companies to qualify for the tax benefits.

Action History

  1. Referred to Committee of the Whole

  2. Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0776 Published in the District of Columbia Register

  3. B26-0776 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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does B26-0776 do?
Official Tech for Good Capital Designation Amendment Act of 2026
Who sponsors B26-0776?
B26-0776 is sponsored by Doni Crawford.
What is the current status of B26-0776?
This bill is in committee in the Council. Introduced July 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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