District of ColumbiaB26-0563Council Period 26 (2025-2026)House

Prearrest Diversion Task Force Recommendations Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More places to publish legal notices

The law lets required probate and estate notices be printed in a legal journal or in a District newspaper of general circulation. Before, only a legal periodical qualified. This gives filers more options and may cut cost or time.

Emergency law lasts up to 90 days

The law takes effect after the Mayor approves it. If the Mayor vetoes, it takes effect when the Council overrides the veto. It stays in force for no more than 90 days under emergency rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Brooke Pinto
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 12 • No: 0

House vote • 1/6/2026

Final Reading, CC