Covenanted Roads and Alleys Restoration Bill 26-770

At a glance

• What: Bill 26-770, the Restoration of Covenanted Roads and Alleys by the District Government Clarification Amendment Act of 2026, would clarify the District's authority to repair private rights-of-way so they can carry government motor vehicles such as trash trucks and emergency vehicles. It supplements a 2024 law and emergency versions adopted in July 2026.
• Where it stands: The Committee of the Whole held a public hearing on October 13, 2026. No witnesses testified, the Mayor's office sent no witness and raised no objections, and no opposition was noted.
• Next: The hearing record closes at 5:00 p.m. on October 27, 2026.

Log

• 2026-10-13: Public hearing before the Committee of the Whole. See 2026-10-13 - Committee of the Whole.

Sources

• Committee of the Whole video (October 13, 2026): https://dc.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=10886