Architect and Engineer Good Samaritan Amendment Act of 2025

As introduced, Bill 26-173 would provide limited civil liability in certain cases to licensed architects and professional engineers who , in good faith and without compensation render assistance at the scene of or in connection with a life-threatening emergency in the built environment, at the direction or approval of a federal or District official, during a period of a public emergency or within 90 days following the end of a life -threatening emergency in the built environment.

Source: Legistar · DC Council · fetched May 4, 2026