D.C. Law 25-94. Voluntary Agreement Moratorium Temporary Amendment Act of 2023.

AN ACT

To amend, on a temporary basis, the Rental Housing Act of 1985 to maintain a moratorium on voluntary agreements.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this act may be cited as the "Voluntary Agreement Moratorium Temporary Amendment Act of 2023".

Sec. 2. Section 215a(a) of the Rental Housing Act of 1985, effective March 16, 2021 (D.C. Law 23-246; D.C. Official Code § 42-3502.15a(a)), is amended by striking the phrase "2 years beginning on October 1, 2021" and inserting the phrase "one year beginning on October 1, 2023" in its place.

Sec. 3. Applicability.

This act shall apply as of October 1, 2023.

Sec. 4. Fiscal impact statement.

The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement of the Budget Director as the fiscal impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures Act of 1975, approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat. 2038; D.C. Official Code § 1-301.47a).

Sec. 5. Effective date.

This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto), a 30-day period of congressional review as provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat. 813; D.C. Official Code § 1-206.02(c)(1)), and publication in the District of Columbia Register.

(a) This act shall expire after 225 days of its having effect.

Law Information

Cites

  • D.C. Law 25-94 (PDF)
  • D.C. Act 25-263 (PDF)
  • 70 DCR 14450

Effective

Dec. 20, 2023

Legislative History (LIMS)

Law 25-94, the “Voluntary Agreement Moratorium Temporary Amendment Act of 2023,” was introduced in the Council and assigned Bill No. 25-445 which was retained by the Council. The bill was adopted on first and second readings on Sept. 19, 2023, and Oct. 3, 2023, respectively. After mayoral review, it was assigned Act No. 25-263 on Oct. 26, 2023, and transmitted to Congress for its review. D.C. Law 25-94 became effective Dec. 20, 2023.