District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: Enacted

B26-0710 — Entertainment Establishment Employee Safety Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

Last action — Act A26-0376 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011083, Expires on Oct 20, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Council
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 26, 2026. Enacted.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This act extends safety measures for employees in entertainment establishments.

The Entertainment Establishment Employee Safety Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 extends current safety protections for workers in entertainment venues. It aims to ensure a safer working environment through enhanced regulations.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means enhanced safety measures are in place to protect you while working in entertainment venues.

Summary

Entertainment Establishment Employee Safety Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

43 added · 44 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill B26-0710 allows specific retail establishments and certain restaurants in Washington, D.C., to refuse cash payments, provided they post clear notice at their entrance or on their menus. This update expands the types of places that can opt-out of accepting cash, specifically including those that operate late hours or 24/7. This change is important because it aims to enhance employee safety by reducing the risk associated with handling cash, especially in high-traffic nightlife areas.

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______________________________ Councilmember Christina Henderson 4 6 A BILL 9 _______________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA _______________________ To amend, on an emergency basis, section 28-5404 of the District of Columbia Official Code to allow retail establishments with a valid on-premises Class C or Class D retailer license to refuse cash as a form of payment in certain circumstances.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL AN ACT _______________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA _______________________ To amend, on an emergency basis, section 28-5404 of the District of Columbia Official Code to allow retail establishments with a valid on-premises Class C or Class D retailer license and certain restaurants to refuse cash as a form of payment.
“(i) 24 hours a day;
“(i) Twenty-four hours a day;
This act shall take effect following 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.
This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto), and shall remain in effect for no longer than ENROLLED ORIGINAL days, as provided for emergency acts of the Council of the District of Columbia in section 412(a) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
813;
788;
Official Code § 1-206.02(c)(1).
Official Code § 1-204.12(a)).
___________________________________ Chairman Council of the District of Columbia _________________________________ Mayor District of Columbia 2
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Action History

  1. Act A26-0376 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011083, Expires on Oct 20, 2026

  2. Returned from Mayor

  3. Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0376, Expires on Oct 20, 2026

  4. Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Jul 28, 2026

  5. Legislative Meeting

  6. Retained by the Council

  7. B26-0710 Introduced by Councilmember Henderson at Office of the Secretary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 13 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (13)

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Votes

Final Reading

Passed 11 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11101
Total 11101
% of votes cast 85%8%0%8%
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 — Nay
Robert C. White, Jr. — Not Voting
Trayon White, Sr. — Yea
Wendell Felder — Yea
Zachary Parker — Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does B26-0710 do?
Entertainment Establishment Employee Safety Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
Who sponsors B26-0710?
B26-0710 is sponsored by Christina Henderson.
What is the current status of B26-0710?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 26, 2026. Enacted.
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