District of ColumbiaPR26-0341Council Period 26 (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

Entertainment Establishment Employee Safety Extension Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

Sponsored By: Christina Henderson (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Bars and some restaurants can go cashless

Covered bars and restaurants can refuse cash. It applies to retailers with a valid on‑premises Class C or D license, and to restaurants open 24 hours or open at 3:00 a.m. at least two days a week. If you do not take cash, you must post a clear written notice on the door or on the menu. The law takes effect immediately.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Christina Henderson

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 12 • No: 1

House vote 10/7/2025

Final Reading

Yes: 12 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Resolution R26-0211, Effective from Oct 07, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 011423

    10/17/2025House
  2. Approved with Resolution Number R26-0211

    10/7/2025House
  3. Legislative Meeting

    10/7/2025House
  4. Retained by the Council

    10/7/2025House
  5. PR26-0341 Introduced by Councilmember Henderson at Office of the Secretary

    10/6/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrollment

    10/7/2025

  • Introduced

    10/6/2025

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