B 260094: Society for Science Real Property Tax Exemption Amendment Act of 2025
B 260094 status: Hearing Scheduled — Public Hearing on B26-0094 (updated Sep 16, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThe D.C. Council is currently considering a bill that would let the "Society for Science" stop paying property taxes on the buildings and land they own in the city.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- no identified environmental impact
Risks
- no identified environmental impact
Economy
Benefits
- potential financial relief for non-profit entity
Risks
- reduces municipal property tax revenue base
Society
Benefits
- supports science education and outreach initiatives
Risks
- creates a targeted carve-out for a specific entity
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Reduces municipal tax revenue
Analysis based solely on bill summary; full legal text not reviewed
Where it stands
Introduced
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CurrentPublic Hearing on B26-0094
Floor
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