D.C. Law 19-177. Wrongful Death Act of 2012.
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Oct. 22, 2012
Law 19-177, the “Wrongful Death Act of 2012,” was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 19-717. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 26, 2012, and July 10, 2012, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 25, 2012, it was assigned Act No. 19-416 and transmitted to Congress for its review. D.C. Law 19-177 became effective on Oct. 22, 2012.