Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateDistrict of ColumbiaHearing Scheduled
B 260642: Closing of Portions of a Public Alley in Square 571, S.O. 25-01939, Act of 2026
Charles Allen
B 260642 status: Hearing Scheduled — Public Hearing on B26-0642 (updated Oct 2, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 10/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill authorizes the permanent closure of specific portions of a public alleyway located in Square 571, S.O. 25-01939.
Who is affected
Residents, property owners adjacent to Square 571, and the general public who previously had access to this alley.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill mandates the legal formalization of the alleyway closure.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Legislative action is in progress; the bill is subject to hearing as of late 2026.
Potential benefits
Enables consolidation of land for potential development and removes municipal maintenance responsibilities for the closed segment.
Risks and tradeoffs
The reduction of public access to historically open alleyways and potential privatization of public space.
What is still unknown
Specific plans for the land post-closure and whether utility easements will be maintained.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Consolidation of land assets
- Potential for private development investment
- Reduction in public maintenance liability
Risks
- Potential loss of public access
- Restrictions on future utility access
- Impact on surrounding property rights
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Enhanced security for adjacent properties
- Standardized land usage in the district
- Alignment of infrastructure with private usage
Risks
- Loss of public access to thoroughfares
- Impact on neighborhood connectivity
- Potential for privatization of public space
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
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
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
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Source note
Full details of land transfer and associated private development are not included in the source text.
Analysis scope
Available evidence is restricted to a brief summary.
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