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B 26-0679·DC·house

DC Water and Sewer Authority Billing and Disconnection Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

Signed into LawFiled May 4, 2026
Sponsor: Charles Allen (D)
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Act A26-0339 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 008207, Expires on Aug 27, 2026

Jun 5, 2026

Summary

The emergency amendment makes the District’s Water and Sewer Authority subject to the Language Access Act, establishes a 10% late‑payment charge after 30 days and a 1% monthly penalty after 60 days, and obligates the Authority to report monthly water‑service disconnection data to several city offices. It also revises notice requirements so occupants receive multilingual warnings 30 working days before shut‑off. The changes aim to improve consumer protection and transparency.

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