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D.C. Council advances extended‑hours bill amid neighborhood and public‑safety concerns
Summary
The D.C. Council voted to advance Bill 20‑6‑23 — which would let the ABC Board extend on‑site alcohol service for certain events, including up to 4 a.m. — after Council member Pinto warned the bill’s broad definitions could strain police resources and erode neighborhood quality of life. The measure passed first reading; second reading is scheduled a month from now.
The D.C. Council advanced a proposal Thursday that would let the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board extend hours for on‑site sales, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages for qualifying sporting, cultural or tourism events.
Council member McDuffie presented Bill 20‑6‑23, the On‑Premises and On‑Site Extended Hours Program Amendment Act of 2025, describing committee changes intended to tighten definitions and noting that settlement agreements can supersede participation in the extended hours program. "The committee print…
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