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 260689: Closing of a Portion of a Public Alley in Square 785, S.O. 21-03369, Act of 2026
Phil Mendelson
B 260689 status: Hearing Scheduled — Public Hearing on B26-0689 (updated Oct 2, 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
Neutral
Score:Neutral
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 10/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The legislation formally authorizes the permanent closure of a specific portion of a public alley located in Square 785.
Who is affected
Likely local residents, property owners adjacent to the alley, and municipal maintenance or emergency services that may use the thoroughfare.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill requires legislative approval from the D.C. Council to legally vacate the public right-of-way.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Currently in the hearing phase as of October 2026.
Potential benefits
Typically, such closures facilitate property development or increased security for adjacent parcels.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential disruption to local pedestrian or utility access routes within the affected square.
What is still unknown
The specific reasons for the closure and the exact impact on surrounding properties are not provided.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified
Risks
- No material direct effect identified
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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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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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
Specific local impacts regarding emergency vehicle access or neighborhood traffic patterns are unknown due to lack of detailed planning documents.
Analysis scope
Source material is limited to an OpenStates abstract.
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Where it stands
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