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District of ColumbiaB26-0362Council Period 26 (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

Revised Business Licensing Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

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Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

4-year business license and refunds

Beginning October 1, 2025, District business licenses under this subchapter can run 6 months, 2 years, or 4 years. A 4-year license costs $198 when issued. Picking a longer term means fewer renewals and less paperwork. The Mayor can refund license fees or taxes paid in error under Chapter 28 of Title 47.

Neighborhood notice and input on entertainment licenses

Beginning October 1, 2025, the licensing agency must give the local Advisory Neighborhood Commission 30 days’ notice by mail or email before granting or renewing licenses for theaters, cinemas, skating rinks, dance halls, exhibitions, lectures, or similar entertainment. The notice must list the applicant and the exact location. The agency must give great weight to the Commission’s recommendation when deciding. This adds advance community review that applicants should plan for.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

  • Phil Mendelson

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 13 • No: 0

House vote • 10/7/2025

Final Reading

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Returned from Mayor

    10/23/2025House

  2. Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0165, Expires on Jan 21, 2026

    10/23/2025House

  3. Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Oct 29, 2025

    10/15/2025House

  4. Legislative Meeting

    10/7/2025House

  5. Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Public Works and Operations

    10/7/2025House

  6. B26-0362 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

    9/22/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrollment

    10/7/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    9/22/2025

    PDF

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