Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateDistrict of ColumbiaIntroduced
B 260181: Short-Term Disability Insurance Benefit Protection Clarification Amendment Act of 2025
Janeese Lewis George
B 260181 status: Introduced — Final Reading, CC (updated Sep 22, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
67OUT OF 100
Score:67/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 55/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion80%
Bill summary
Here is the summary in plain English: **Short-Term Disability Protection Act (D.C. 2025)** If you get sick or hurt and can’t work, you rely on "short-term disability" insurance to help pay your bills. Right now, the rules for how these benefits work in D.C. are confusing. This new law aims to fix those rules. It clarifies the requirements so that insurance companies can’t unfairly deny or cut your benefits, making sure you get the support you’re owed when you’re unable to work.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Prevents unfair denial of valid claims
- Clarifies standardized benefit requirements
- Reduces individual financial instability
Risks
- Increases compliance costs for insurers
- Potential for adjustment in insurance premiums
- Administrative burden on insurance carriers
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Protects sick and injured workers
- Reduces poverty risk during recovery
- Improves equitable access to benefits
Risks
- Potential for reduced coverage offerings
- Disputes over rule interpretations
- Uneven application across different plans
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Allows recovery without financial loss
- Ensures continuity of household support
- Reduces stress-related health risks
Risks
- Does not address underlying health issues
- Relies on private insurance performance
- Potential for claim review delays
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Insurance premiums may rise as companies adjust to new compliance requirements.
Analysis scope
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