STATE BILLDC B26-0254ENGROSSED

Contractor's Right to Stop Work for Nonpayment Amendment Act of 2025

As introduced, Bill 26-254 would prohibit clauses in construction contracts that preclude contractors or subcontractors from stopping work if they have not been paid for completed work within a reasonable timeframe. It would establish a procedure and minimum timeline for contractors and subcontractors to provide notice of nonpayment and intent to suspend work. It would also establish notification requirements and timelines for owners, contractors, and subcontractors to withhold payment for deficient items.

Status: Engrossed; Passed its first chamber
Status date: Oct 20, 2026; 23 days ago
Current chamber: Council
Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session

DC B26-0254 · EngrossedOct 20

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Bill details

Last action: First Reading, CC · Oct 20, 2026

Sponsor

KMKenyan McDuffieSenator · Independent · SD-000Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Oct 20, 2026First Reading, CCCouncil

Oct 20, 2026Committee Mark-up of B26-0254Council

Jan 9, 2026Referred to Committee on Committee of the WholeCouncil

Jan 6, 2026Referred to Committee on Committee of the WholeCouncil

Dec 3, 2025Public Hearing HeldCouncil

Nov 14, 2025Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC RegisterCouncil

Nov 12, 2025Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC RegisterCouncil

Jun 3, 2025Referred to Committee on Business and Economic DevelopmentCouncil

Show 2 earlier actions

May 30, 2025Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0254 Published in the DC RegisterCouncil

May 19, 2025Introduced in Office of the SecretaryCouncil

Recorded vote

First Reading, CCOct 20, 2026 · Council · 13 yea · 0 nayPassed

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