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District of ColumbiaB26-0711Council Period 26 (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

Entertainment Establishment Employee Safety Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Christina Henderson (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Some DC businesses can refuse cash

DC retail businesses with a valid on-premises Class C or Class D retailer license can refuse cash payments. Restaurants open 24 hours a day or at 3:00 a.m. at least two days a week can also refuse cash. These businesses must post a clear written notice on their door or menu stating that cash is not accepted. Customers who rely on cash may have fewer ways to pay at these locations. This temporary rule expires 225 days after the law takes effect.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Christina Henderson

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 23 • No: 2

House vote • 7/14/2026

Final Reading

Yes: 12 • No: 1

House vote • 6/30/2026

First Reading

Yes: 11 • No: 1 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Law L26-0184, Effective from Sep 25, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 013116, Expires on May 08, 2027

    10/16/2026House

  2. Act A26-0413 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011368

    8/14/2026House

  3. Transmitted to Congress

    8/13/2026House

  4. Returned from Mayor

    8/11/2026House

  5. Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0413

    8/10/2026House

  6. Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Aug 12, 2026

    7/29/2026House

  7. Legislative Meeting

    7/14/2026House

  8. Legislative Meeting

    6/30/2026House

  9. Retained by the Council

    6/30/2026House

  10. B26-0711 Introduced by Councilmember Henderson at Office of the Secretary

    6/26/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enrollment

    7/14/2026

    PDF

  • Amendment

    6/30/2026

    PDF

  • Engrossment

    6/30/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    6/26/2026

    PDF

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