District of Columbia Local Ordinances

Current Legislation

• Bill – B25-0827 – WASHINGTON, DC CITY COUNCIL (COMMITTEE ON HOUSING)

  Summary:

  The “Pets in Housing Amendment Act of 2024”: (1) Amends the Rental Housing Act of 1985 of Washington, DC to limit the amount of fees and deposits that a housing provider may charge a prospective tenant associated with owning a pet and to prohibit certain restrictions on common household pets; and (2) Amends the Homeless Services Reform Act of 2005 of Washington, DC to ensure access to shelter for individuals with pets.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  WASHINGTON, DC CITY COUNCIL (COMMITTEE ON HOUSING)

  Bill Action:

  INTRODUCED ON 5/22/24 – COMMITTEE HEARING HELD ON 10/8/24 – COMMITTEE MARKUP SCHEDULED FOR 11/21/24

• Bill – B24-0560 – WASHINGTON, DC CITY COUNCIL

  Summary:

  The “Animal Care and Control Omnibus Amendment Act of 2022” amends Title 25-J (Animal Welfare & Facility Regulations), Chapter 3 (Animals, Pet Shops and Animal Hospitals) of DC Municipal Regulations by adding a new Section 330 to restrict the sale of live mammals, amphibians, arachnids, birds, or reptiles in city pet stores.

  Status:

  Bill Location:

  WASHINGTON, DC CITY COUNCIL

  Bill Action:

  ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY BY CITY COUNCIL (13-0 VOTE) ON 12/20/22 – ENACTED W/O MAYOR’S SIGNATURE ON 1/12/23 – TRANSMITTED TO CONGRESS FOR 60-DAY REVIEW ON 1/26/23 – PUBLISHED IN 5/5/23 REGISTER AS ADOPTED (EFFECTIVE 4/21/23)