All Roll Calls
Yes: 25 • No: 1
District of ColumbiaB26-0501Council Period 26 (2025-2026)House
Porchfest Permitting Emergency Amendment Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Janeese Lewis George (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Easier street closures for porchfests
The law defines a “porchfest” as a free neighborhood music festival on private property, like a porch or yard, or on abutting public property. District residents can apply for a block party permit to close the street where they live to hold a porchfest. The permitting agency cannot deny an application only because it is part of a porchfest or other distributed neighborhood festival on the same date. The law does not set any fees or timelines for applications.
Porchfest permit rules for 90 days
The act takes effect after the Mayor approves it, or after a Council veto override. It remains in effect for no more than 90 days as an emergency law. During this period, the porchfest permitting changes apply.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Janeese Lewis George
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 12/2/2025
Other
Yes: 13 • No: 0
House vote • 12/2/2025
Final Reading
Yes: 12 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Act A26-0236 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 000066, Expires on Mar 30, 2026
1/2/2026HouseEnacted without Mayor's Signature with Act Number A26-0236, Expires on Mar 30, 2026
12/30/2025HouseReturned from Mayor
12/22/2025HouseTransmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Dec 29, 2025
12/12/2025HouseLegislative Meeting
12/2/2025HouseRetained by the Council
12/2/2025HouseB26-0501 Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George at Office of the Secretary
12/1/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment
12/2/2025
Enrollment
12/2/2025
Introduced
12/1/2025
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