StateDistrict of Columbia

B 260121: St. Elizabeths East Parcel 13 Extension of Disposition Authority Amendment Act of 2025

Phil MendelsonIn Committee

B 260121 status: In Committee — Committee Mark-up of B26-0121 by the Human Services Committee (updated Sep 16, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 35/100

Bill summary

Official

**The bill in simple terms:** The DC government owns a specific piece of land called "Parcel 13" at the St. Elizabeths East campus. This bill would give city officials more time to finish selling or leasing that land to a developer. It is currently being reviewed by the DC Council.

Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential for future redevelopment to align with modern environmental standards

Risks

  • Extended timeline delays potential site remediation or sustainable construction

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Facilitates the eventual economic development and revitalization of the site
  • Prevents the expiration of current disposition authority

Risks

  • Delays potential tax revenue or commercial activity associated with project completion

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • None identified

Risks

  • None identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Extension of disposition authority does not guarantee successful project completion

Limitation

Analysis based solely on abstract; full text not reviewed

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Committee Mark-up of B26-0121 by the Human Services Committee

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Floor

Upcoming
4

Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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