The resolution, titled the Association Meeting Flexibility Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025, addresses the urgent need to amend the Condominium Act of 1976 to allow condominium unit owners associations and cooperatives to conduct virtual meetings. This amendment is necessary to clarify voting and quorum requirements for such meetings, ensuring that all associations can benefit from the flexibility of remote meetings, especially in light of the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution highlights that virtual meetings have become a standard practice for many organizations in the District and that previous emergency measures have been enacted to facilitate this transition.

The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the importance of this amendment, particularly as a permanent measure related to virtual meetings is set to become law on May 22, 2025. However, to prevent any legal gaps before this date, the Council has deemed it essential to adopt this emergency legislation after a single reading. The resolution will take effect immediately, ensuring that condominium and cooperative associations can continue to operate effectively in a virtual format during the congressional review period.