District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: In Committee

B26-0704 — Public Trust in Utility Regulation Act of 2026

Last action — Public Hearing on B26-0704

  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 June 15, 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

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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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

The bill establishes principles for public trust in utility regulation.

The Public Trust in Utility Regulation Act of 2026 aims to create standards that ensure utility regulation is fair and transparent. It addresses public confidence in the regulation of utility services.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: What this means for you: This legislation seeks to ensure that your utility services are regulated fairly and transparently.

Summary

Public Trust in Utility Regulation Act of 2026

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Public Hearing on B26-0704

  2. Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Transportation and the Environment

  3. Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0704 Published in the District of Columbia Register

  4. Referred to Committee on Transportation and the Environment

  5. B26-0704 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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (13)

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Subjects

public-safety environment energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does B26-0704 do?
Public Trust in Utility Regulation Act of 2026
Who sponsors B26-0704?
B26-0704 is sponsored by Janeese Lewis George.
What is the current status of B26-0704?
This bill is in committee in the Council. Introduced June 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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