District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: In Committee

B 26-0643 — Community Service Debt Repayment Program Amendment Act of 2026

Last action — Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0643 Published in the District of Columbia Register

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This bill is in committee in the Council. Introduced March 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Community Service Debt Repayment Program Amendment Act of 2026

Bill Text

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The bill reinstates and amends the Community Service Debt Repayment Program to provide a means for low-income residents to repay certain debt through community service.

  • D.C. Official Code § 50-2303.21

    Repealed. → “Sec. 321. Community Service Debt Repayment Program. “(a) For the purposes of this section, the term: “(1) “Gross income” shall have the same meaning as provided in section 505(3) of the District of Columbia Public Assistance Act of 1982, effective April 6, 1982 (D.C. Law 4-101; D.C. Official Code § 4-205.05(3)). “(2) “Low-income resident” means a District resident with a gross income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level. “(3) “Program” means the Community Service Debt Repayment Program established pursuant to subsection (b) of this section. “(b) The Mayor shall establish a Community Service Debt Repayment Program to reduce the amount of civil fines or penalties owed by low-income residents resulting from the issuance of: “(1) Those notices of infraction that would be processed and adjudicated pursuant to the provisions of Title II that were detected by an automated traffic enforcement system pursuant to section 901 of the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Act of 1996, effective April 9, 1997 (D.C. Law 11-198; D.C. Official Code § 50-2209.01); or “(2) Notices of infraction that would be processed and adjudicated pursuant to the provisions of Title III. “(c)(1) Under the Program, a low-income resident may, pursuant to rules issued by the Mayor, for each hour of community service performed, reduce the amount he or she owes by an amount equivalent to the minimum hourly wage described in section 4(a)(5) of the Minimum Wage Act Revision Act of 1992, effective March 25, 1993 (D.C. Law 9-248; D.C. Official Code § 32-1003(a)(5)). “(2) The Mayor shall not impose on a low-income resident who participates in the Program any enrollment fee nor any other additional fees associated with participation in the Program. “(3) A low-income resident may choose to reduce any portion of the amount the low-income resident owes through participation in the Program, and participation in the Program shall not be predicated on a commitment by a low-income resident to reduce any specified amount owed. “(d) The Mayor, pursuant to Title I of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C. Official Code § 2-501 et seq.), shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this section.”

    This change reinstates the Community Service Debt Repayment Program, allowing low-income residents to repay debts through community service.

Action History

  1. Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0643 Published in the District of Columbia Register

  2. Referred to Committee on Transportation and the Environment

  3. B26-0643 Introduced by Councilmember T. White at Office of the Secretary

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 13 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (13)

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Frequently asked questions

What does B 26-0643 do?
Community Service Debt Repayment Program Amendment Act of 2026
Who sponsors B 26-0643?
B 26-0643 is sponsored by Trayon White, Sr..
What is the current status of B 26-0643?
This bill is in committee in the Council. Introduced March 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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