State • District of Columbia

B 260688: Student Health Care Amendment Act of 2026

Phil MendelsonHearing Scheduled

B 260688 status: Hearing Scheduled — Public Hearing on B26-0688 (updated Sep 24, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 55/100

Bill summary

Official

The D.C. City Council is currently working on a new law to improve how students get healthcare. It is called the "Student Health Care Amendment Act of 2026."

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on environmental policy.

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental policy.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Potential for expanded health service utilization in school districts.

Risks

  • Potential budgetary requirements for program administration.

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Aims to improve health outcomes for District students.

Risks

  • Implementation efficacy remains uncertain without specific provisions.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Lack of detail makes it impossible to assess potential fiscal or regulatory burdens.

Limitation

Reliance on a high-level abstract lacking granular text.

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Public Hearing on B26-0688

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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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