The proposed bill, titled the Board of Elections Ranked Choice Voting Needs Assessment Temporary Amendment Act of 2025, aims to amend the District of Columbia Election Code of 1955 to require the Board of Elections to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment for the implementation of ranked choice voting (RCV). This assessment must be completed by January 1, 2027, and will evaluate the Board's institutional readiness, including capacity for ballot design and vote tabulation, necessary system upgrades, projected costs, and the development of proposed regulations governing RCV. Additionally, the assessment will include evaluations of public awareness and perceptions of RCV, an analysis of its equity and access implications for historically marginalized communities, and a review of best practices from other jurisdictions.

Upon completion of the needs assessment, the Board is required to submit a detailed report to the Mayor and the Council, which will include a proposed implementation plan, a timeline with critical milestones, and a robust outreach and education strategy. The bill also stipulates that the Board of Elections cannot implement any new voting policies or procedures, including RCV, without first conducting this comprehensive assessment and submitting the necessary documentation to the Mayor and the Council.