District of ColumbiaB26-0422Council Period 26 (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

Glazier Licensing Standards and Certification Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Janeese Lewis George (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.

New staffing rules for glazing contractors

D.C. glazing contractor applicants must employ at least 3 licensed or temporarily licensed glaziers who perform the work listed in the application. Applicants must also meet bonding and insurance requirements. Until the Mayor adopts added licensing rules, the Board of Industrial Trades may issue 2-year licenses to applicants meeting these requirements. After those rules are adopted, applicants must also meet the added requirements. The law gives no dollar amounts for fees, bonds, or insurance.

New license standards for glaziers

D.C. glazier applicants must pass a Board-approved exam, complete a qualifying apprenticeship, or show comparable experience or equivalent education and experience. The Board decides whether the experience or education is enough. Apprenticeships must be registered with the U.S. Labor Department’s Bureau of Apprenticeship Training, D.C. Apprenticeship Council, or equivalent state council. Until the Mayor adopts added licensing rules, the Board of Industrial Trades may issue 2-year licenses through the exam or apprenticeship paths. Applicants must also meet any added requirements set by the Mayor’s rules.

Short-term emergency licenses for glaziers

During emergencies, D.C.’s Board of Industrial Trades may issue temporary glazier licenses under its rules. Applicants can receive these licenses without meeting the usual eligibility requirements. The Board decides whether to issue a license, and it can last no more than 30 days.

Unlicensed glaziers cannot claim a license

People without a D.C. glazier license cannot call themselves a “licensed glazier.” They also cannot use other words suggesting they are licensed to perform glazier services in the District. This provision does not state a fine.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Janeese Lewis George
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 23 • No: 0

House vote • 7/14/2026

Final Reading, CC

Yes: 12 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 6/30/2026

First Reading

Yes: 11 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

Law L26-0182, Effective from Sep 25, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 013114
10/16/2026House
Act A26-0411 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011359
8/14/2026House
Transmitted to Congress
8/13/2026House
Enacted without Mayor's Signature with Act Number A26-0411
8/13/2026House
Returned from Mayor
8/11/2026House
Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Aug 12, 2026
7/29/2026House
Legislative Meeting
7/14/2026House
Legislative Meeting
6/30/2026House
Committee Mark-up of B26-0422 by the Public Works and Operations Committee
6/22/2026House
Public Hearing on B26-0422 View Public Hearing Record
12/17/2025House
Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register
11/28/2025House
Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Public Works and Operations
11/21/2025House
Referred to Committee on Public Works and Operations
10/21/2025House
Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0422 Published in the District of Columbia Register
10/10/2025House
B26-0422 Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George at Office of the Secretary
10/7/2025House

Bill Text

Enrollment
7/14/2026
PDF
Engrossment
6/30/2026
PDF
Introduced
10/7/2025
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