D.C. Law 17-249. Health-Care Decisions for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Amendment Act of 2008.
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Oct. 22, 2008
Law 17-249, the “Health-Care Decisions for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Amendment Act of 2008”, was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 17-432 which was referred to the Committee on Human Services. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on July 1, 2008, and July 15, 2008, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on August 4, 2008, it was assigned Act No. 17-496 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 17-249 became effective on October 22, 2008.