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Introduced
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
26th Council
Bill Summary
AN ACT IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To amend, on an emergency basis, the District of Columbia Election Code of 1955 to require candidate nomination petition affidavits to state that the circulator has not altered signer information on a petition after a signer has signed the petition, prohibit anyone from altering signer information provided by the petition signer, except in cases where the signer requests assistance in signing the petition before signing the petition, require initiative, referendum, and recall petition affidavits to state that the circulator has not altered signer information on a petition after a signer has signed the petition, and prohibit anyone from altering signer information provided by the petition signer on an initiative, referendum, or recall petition, except in cases where the signer requests assistance in signing the petition before signing the petition.
AI Summary
This bill, the Petition Administration Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2026, amends the District of Columbia Election Code of 1955 to clarify rules around petition circulation and signing. It requires that affidavits for candidate nomination petitions, as well as petitions for initiatives, referendums, and recalls, must state that the person circulating the petition has not altered any information provided by a signer after they signed. The bill also explicitly prohibits anyone from changing signer information on these petitions, unless the signer specifically requests assistance in filling out or correcting information before they sign, and prohibits the use of correction fluid or tape. These changes are being made on an emergency basis, meaning they will be in effect for a limited period of 90 days.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Act A26-0256 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 001085, Expires on Apr 28, 2026 (on 02/06/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0566 |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/61057/Meeting1/Enrollment/B26-0566-Enrollment1.pdf |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/61057/Introduction/B26-0566-Introduction.pdf |
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