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 260641: Archdiocese of Washington Parish Real Property, Deed Recordation, and Transfer Tax Exemption Amendment Act of 2026
Zachary Parker
B 260641 status: Introduced — First 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
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality70%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
This proposed law, currently being considered by the D.C. Council, would change the rules for how the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington pays taxes on land and buildings in the District. **In simple terms:** If this law passes, the local Catholic Church would no longer have to pay certain property taxes or fees when they buy, sell, or transfer ownership of land and buildings in D.C.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
40%
Benefits
- Reduces operating costs for the Archdiocese
- Lowers costs for acquiring community properties
- Incentivizes continued religious institutional presence
Risks
- Decreases municipal tax revenue for the District
- Shifts tax burden to other property owners
- Reduces funds available for public services
Society
Mixed / Neutral
60%
Benefits
- Supports operations of local religious communities
- May enable expansion of social service facilities
- Strengthens the Church's ability to maintain community buildings
Risks
- Privileges one religious entity over other taxpayers
- May reduce public resources available for community programs
- Potential for public debate regarding separation of church and state
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
40%
Benefits
- Formalizes the tax status of a major stakeholder
- Provides legislative clarity for property tax enforcement
- Creates a public record of institutional tax benefits
Risks
- Reduces transparency by creating a specific carve-out
- Exemptions create complexity in the tax code
- Limits the ability of the city to adjust tax policy
Public Health & Safety
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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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
The tax exemption reduces municipal revenue, shifting the tax burden to other entities.
Analysis scope
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