Somehow, it’s the end of September. And while the federal government is probably shutting down, the D.C. region is gearing up for a slate of new laws. Typically, Jan. 1 and July 1 are the most popular dates for legislation to go into effect as they align with fiscal year calendars but Oct. 1 occasionally corresponds to new laws in the books as well.
D.C. won’t see many huge changes on Oct. 1. but it is the start of the city’s new fiscal year, meaning that previously passed and enacted laws can now be funded.
311 improvements: Included in the new budget is a provision that requires the city’s Department of General Services to make common service requests available to the public on D.C.’s 311 system, including addressing issues like broken equipment at a playground or overflowing trash cans.
More money for residents with disabilities: Starting Oct. 1, the Personal Needs Allowance for residents who receive support from the city will increase from $100 to $150 monthly.
Expanding fertility treatment: While it won’t start right on Oct. 1, the fiscal year starting on Sunday includes funding that will cover infertility diagnoses and up to three cycles of fertility-enhancing drugs for Medicaid recipients or other residents using the DC Healthcare Alliance. It’s part of a new bill passed by the council that will require insurers to cover up to three rounds of IVF for residents. The full bill will go into effect in Jan. 2025.
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