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Equitable Access to Financial Services Act of 2025

November 14, 2025

Summary

If enacted, this bill would mandate that the District of Columbia issue prepaid debit cards for payroll and resident benefits exclusively through financial institutions maintaining physical branches in at least five city wards. This requirement limits the selection of partner financial institutions and impacts the operational requirements for banks and credit unions serving the District government.

Source: https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0467

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What does "Equitable Access to Financial Services Act of 2025" cover?
If enacted, this bill would mandate that the District of Columbia issue prepaid debit cards for payroll and resident benefits exclusively through…
When was it published?
It was published on November 14, 2025.

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