Bill > B26-0303

This bill amends the Residential Tranquility Act of 2010 to enhance protections for residential areas by introducing several key restrictions on demonstrations near homes. Specifically, the bill prohibits using sound amplifying devices (defined as machines or loudspeakers that amplify sound) in residential zones between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., bans leaving unattended sound amplifying devices targeting a residence, and makes it illegal to launch or throw objects onto residential property with the intent to cause fear, intimidate, or harass residents. The bill allows law enforcement to seize unattended sound amplifying devices used in violation of these rules and establishes potential penalties of fines up to the amount set in the Criminal Fine Proportionality Amendment Act and/or up to 90 days of incarceration. Additionally, the bill includes a technical amendment to the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act, specifying that term expiration dates for Council appointments to the Corrections Information Council shall be December 7th of the year in which the term expires. The act is an emergency measure, designed to be in effect for no more than 90 days, and repeals a previous temporary amendment act from 2024.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0303