DC B26-0177

Bill

DC B26-0177

Extreme Heat Eviction Protection Amendment Act of 2025

Introduced
03/21/2025

In Committee
12/19/2025

Crossed Over
01/06/2026

Passed
02/17/2026

Dead

Introduced Session

26th Council

Bill Summary

AN ACT IN THE COUNCIL OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To amend the Rental Housing Act of 1985 to prevent housing providers from evicting tenants on any day when the temperature is predicted to be above 95 degrees.

AI Summary

This bill, the Extreme Heat Eviction Protection Amendment Act of 2025, amends the Rental Housing Act of 1985 to prevent housing providers, which refers to landlords or property owners, from evicting tenants on any day when the temperature is predicted to be above 95 degrees Fahrenheit. This measure aims to protect vulnerable residents from the dangers of extreme heat by ensuring they have stable housing during dangerously hot weather.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Anita Bonds (D)*, Janeese George (D)*, Brianne Nadeau (D)*,

Last Action

Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on March 3, 2026 (on 02/17/2026)

Official Document

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0177

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0177
BillText	https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/57403/Meeting2/Enrollment/B26-0177-Enrollment1.pdf
BillText	https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/57403/Meeting1/Engrossment/B26-0177-Engrossment1.pdf
BillText	https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/57403/Introduction/B26-0177-Introduction.pdf

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