Oct. 23, 2012
Law 19-190, the “Block Party Act of 2012,” was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 19-527. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 26, 2012, and July 10, 2012, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on August 9, 2012, it was assigned Act No. 19-445 and transmitted to Congress for its review. D.C. Law 19-190 became effective on Oct. 23, 2012.