Improving Tenant Access to Water Bills Amendment Act of 2025

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Where it is in the process

Plain-English Summary

As introduced, Bill 26-105 would ensure authorized tenants of residential properties are able to receive utility payment assistance and also prevent water service from being disconnected from residential properties for nonpayment.

Source: Legistar · DC Council · fetched March 26, 2026

Who it affects

Renter

Receive utility payment assistance and prevent water service disconnection for nonpayment.

Low-income / working-classindirect

May benefit from utility payment assistance and prevention of water disconnection, as these issues disproportionately affect low-income individuals.

AI-extracted

Who This AffectsAI analysis

RenterdirectMajor impactHigh certainty
Receive utility payment assistance and prevent water service disconnection for nonpayment.
“ensure authorized tenants of residential properties are able to receive utility payment assistance”· As introduced
“prevent water service from being disconnected from residential properties for nonpayment”· As introduced
Low-income / working-classindirectModerate impactMedium certainty
May benefit from utility payment assistance and prevention of water disconnection, as these issues disproportionately affect low-income individuals.
“ensure authorized tenants of residential properties are able to receive utility payment assistance”· As introduced
“prevent water service from being disconnected from residential properties for nonpayment”· As introduced

What the Bill Does

Ensures authorized tenants can receive utility payment assistance.
Prevents water service disconnection from residential properties for nonpayment.

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