Bill > B26-0265

I'll help you summarize the key provisions. Based on the fiscal impact statement, here's a comprehensive summary: This bill represents the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Act of 2025, which contains numerous legislative changes affecting various aspects of District government. Key provisions include: limiting the District's liability for damages to $500,000 per incident; centralizing community affairs grant-making functions; establishing new vending license categories with stricter enforcement; legalizing poker and blackjack gaming with a 25% tax; reforming the Health Care Alliance program to reduce costs and limit eligibility; modifying the Universal Paid Leave program by reducing contribution rates and benefit weeks; delaying building energy performance standards; extending the deadline for zero-emissions vehicle purchases; creating funds for the RFK Stadium campus redevelopment; adjusting charter school and public school funding formulas; restricting retroactive pay increases; and making various technical amendments to District law. The bill aims to control costs, generate modest revenue, and make operational improvements across multiple government sectors. The proposed changes are expected to generate savings and revenue totaling approximately $457.4 million over the financial plan period, with specific impacts varying across different subtitles and government functions. Would you like me to elaborate on any specific part of this summary?

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0265