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District of ColumbiaB26-0785Council Period 26 (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Rental Vehicle Sales Tax Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Phil Mendelson (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Higher tax on rental vehicles and trailers

The law sets the District tax on covered vehicle and utility-trailer sales, rentals, and leases at 9.25% through September 30, 2026. Beginning October 1, 2026, the rate rises to 11%, adding 1.75 cents in tax per taxable dollar. This emergency act remains in effect for no more than 90 days.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Phil Mendelson

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 12 • No: 0

House vote • 9/22/2026

Final Reading

Yes: 12 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Act A26-0432 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 013493, Expires on Jan 13, 2027

    10/23/2026House

  2. Returned from Mayor

    10/16/2026House

  3. Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0432, Expires on Jan 13, 2027

    10/15/2026House

  4. Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Oct 20, 2026

    10/5/2026House

  5. Legislative Meeting

    9/22/2026House

  6. Retained by the Council

    9/22/2026House

  7. B26-0785 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

    9/21/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enrollment

    9/22/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    9/21/2026

    PDF

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