Environment
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Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateDistrict of ColumbiaHearing Scheduled
B 260702: First Responders Facilities Modernization Act of 2026
Brooke Pinto
B 260702 status: Hearing Scheduled — Public Hearing on B26-0702 (updated Sep 23, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill proposes the renovation and modernization of aging facilities for police, fire, and emergency medical services.
Who is affected
D.C. first responders (police, fire, paramedics) and the city's infrastructure/construction sector.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Not stated; anticipated to be a capital budget expenditure.
When it takes effect
The bill is in the legislative review phase; a public hearing was held on September 23, 2026.
Potential benefits
Potential for improved working conditions, modern workplace safety compliance, and long-term facility health.
Risks and tradeoffs
Possible operational impacts on first responder readiness and the potential for capital budget overruns.
What is still unknown
Funding allocations, the specific list of affected facilities, the timeline for renovations, and the extent of the modernization scope.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Infrastructure investment generates local construction employment
- Modernization reduces long-term maintenance costs
- Direct investment in public sector facilities
Risks
- Significant upfront public capital expenditure
- Potential for construction-related budget overruns
- Procurement complexity in public works projects
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
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Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
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Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Improved working conditions for police and fire personnel
- Enhanced maintenance of emergency vehicle storage
- Potential for improved equipment housing and readiness
Risks
- Potential for service disruption during renovation periods
- Logistical challenges for responders during site closure
- Temporary site relocation impacts on response times
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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
Implementation risks center on potential service disruption to emergency response during construction
Analysis scope
Source information is limited to an OpenStates summary abstract
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
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- Chamber votesUpcoming
- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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