District of Columbia · 2025-2026 Regular Session
As introduced, Bill 26-400 would update the statutory definition of neglect and clarify that the Child and Family Services Agency shall not use a parent or guardian’s eligibility or use of public benefits as the sole evidence that parental failure is unrelated to neglect. It would also clarify that homelessness or lack of stable housing shall not be used as sole evidence of neglect.
Act A26-0309 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 006825 (2026-05-01)