District of ColumbiaB26-0502Council Period 26 (2025-2026)House

Porchfest Permitting Temporary Amendment Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Janeese Lewis George (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Easier street closures for porchfest hosts

District residents can apply through the block party process to close the street they live on for a porchfest. A porchfest is a free neighborhood music event on private porches or yards, or on nearby public space. No fees can be charged to performers or attendees. The law adds porchfests to the District’s policy to approve block parties. This temporary law lasts 225 days from its effective date.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Janeese Lewis George
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 26 • No: 0

House vote • 12/16/2025

Final Reading, CC

Yes: 13 • No: 0

House vote • 12/2/2025

First Reading