District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: In Committee

B 26-0648 — DC Hospitality Amendment Act of 2026

Last action — Public Hearing on B26-0648

  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 March 20, 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 act relates to hospitality regulations in Washington, D.C.

The DC Hospitality Amendment Act of 2026 proposes changes to regulations affecting the hospitality industry in Washington, D.C. It aims to address various operational aspects pertinent to businesses in this sector.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Changes to hospitality regulations may impact employment conditions or worker rights within the sector.
  • Small Business: This means potential adjustments in regulations that could affect how hospitality businesses operate in D.C.

Summary

DC Hospitality Amendment Act of 2026

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Public Hearing on B26-0648

  2. Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register

  3. Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Public Works and Operations

  4. Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0648 Published in the District of Columbia Register

  5. Referred to Committee on Public Works and Operations

  6. B26-0648 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson 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

labor transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does B 26-0648 do?
DC Hospitality Amendment Act of 2026
Who sponsors B 26-0648?
B 26-0648 is sponsored by Phil Mendelson.
What is the current status of B 26-0648?
This bill is in committee in the Council. Introduced March 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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