District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: Enacted

B 26-0630 — Rate Plan Vacatur Interim Protections Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

Last action — Act A26-0316 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 006842, Expires on Jul 28, 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 March 30, 2026. Enacted.

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

Rate Plan Vacatur Interim Protections Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

42 added · 39 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill B 26-0630 makes it clear that electric companies cannot disconnect service for non-payment during the "remand interim period," which is the time after a court vacates a previously approved rate plan until a new plan is established. Additionally, it allows for a grace period of 15 days after this interim period before disconnections can occur, unless the household has a very high outstanding balance. This change is important because it provides temporary protection for consumers, ensuring they have a buffer against service disconnections during a transition period that can be financially stressful.

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2 ___________________________ Councilmember Janeese Lewis George 5 7 A BILL 9 _________________________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA _________________________ To amend, on an emergency basis, the Retail Electric Competition and Consumer Protection Act of 1999 to disallow electricity service disconnection in a period of time after an order approved by the Public Service Commission is vacated and remanded.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL ANACT ___________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ___________ To amend, on an emergency basis, the Retail Electric Competition and Consumer Protection Act of to disallow electricity service disconnection in a period of time after an order approved by the Public Service Commission is vacated and remanded.
“(b) An electric company may not disconnect electric service for non-payment of a bill or fees during a remand interim period or for 15 calendar days thereafter.”.
“(b) An electric company may not disconnect electric service for non-payment of a bill or fees during the remand interim period or for 15 calendar days after the end of the remand interim period, unless the household has an average outstanding balance of more than $1,000:
“(1) For any single-family residence, or any unit within a multifamily residence at which each unit’s electricity usage can be measured;
or “(2) Per unit for any multifamily residence at which each unit’s electricity usage cannot be measured, to be calculated by dividing the amount of the total arrearage assigned to the property by the number of units at the property at the time of the proposed disconnection, regardless of the amount of debt held by the owner or an individual tenant.”.
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 90 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.
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 90 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.
___________________________________ Chairman Council of the District of Columbia _________________________________ Mayor District of Columbia 2
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Action History

  1. Act A26-0316 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 006842, Expires on Jul 28, 2026

  2. Enacted without Mayor's Signature with Act Number A26-0316, Expires on Jul 28, 2026

  3. Returned from Mayor

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

  5. Legislative Meeting

  6. Retained by the Council

  7. B26-0630 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 · 5 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (13)

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Votes

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Passed 10 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 10300
Total 10300
% of votes cast 77%23%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 — Nay
Janeese Lewis George — Yea
Matthew Frumin — Nay
Phil Mendelson — Yea
Robert C. White, Jr. — Yea
Trayon White, Sr. — Yea
Wendell Felder — Nay
Zachary Parker — Yea

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Final Reading

Passed 8 Yea · 5 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 8500
Total 8500
% of votes cast 62%38%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 — Nay
Doni Crawford — Nay
Janeese Lewis George — Yea
Matthew Frumin — Nay
Phil Mendelson — Nay
Robert C. White, Jr. — Yea
Trayon White, Sr. — Yea
Wendell Felder — Nay
Zachary Parker — Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does B 26-0630 do?
Rate Plan Vacatur Interim Protections Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
Who sponsors B 26-0630?
B 26-0630 is sponsored by Janeese Lewis George.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 30, 2026. Enacted.
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