District of ColumbiaB26-0516Council Period 26 (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

Streatery Program Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Charles Allen (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Streatery fees capped; enforcement starts Jan 15, 2026

The law caps the annual public-space rent for a streatery permit at $15 per square foot. Multiply your streatery’s square footage by $15 to find your maximum yearly fee. Agencies cannot start enforcing Streatery Guidelines or rules before January 15, 2026.

18th Street NW corridor and curbside streateries

The safety program must include the 2000–2400 blocks of 18th Street NW in Ward 1. Agencies must also consider using curbside space for streateries, parklets, and other public activations when they make curbside design recommendations.

Flexible streatery designs; renew every 2 years

The Public Space Committee can waive certain streatery rules. It can allow shorter distances from driveways or trees, enclosure heights over 42 inches, or higher seating, if it finds no undue risk to pedestrians or roadway users. If you receive a waiver, you must apply to renew your streatery permit every two years.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Charles Allen
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 22 • No: 4

House vote • 12/2/2025

Other

Yes: 9 • No: 4

House vote • 12/2/2025

Final Reading

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Act A26-0233 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 000059, Expires on Mar 19, 2026
1/2/2026House
Returned from Mayor
12/22/2025House
Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0233, Expires on Mar 19, 2026
12/19/2025House
Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Dec 29, 2025
12/12/2025House
Legislative Meeting
12/2/2025House
Retained by the Council
12/2/2025House
B26-0516 Introduced by Councilmember Allen at Office of the Secretary
12/1/2025House

Bill Text

Amendment
12/2/2025
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Enrollment
12/2/2025
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Introduced
12/1/2025
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