District of ColumbiaPR26-0499Council Period 26 (2025-2026)House

Petition Administration Clarification Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Stricter rules for D.C. election petitions

The resolution takes effect immediately. Petition circulators must swear they did not change any signer information after the person signed. No one may alter signer details; only help requested by the signer before signing is allowed. Whiteout or other correction fluid is banned on petitions. These rules cover candidate, initiative, referendum, and recall petitions for the 2026 election cycle.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Anita Bonds
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