District of Columbia Initiative Measure No. 86: Prohibiting Force-Feeding of Birds Act of 2026
Unofficial result: Passed
Source: electionresults.dcboe.org
District of Columbia, District of Columbia
My vote power: Above average
What does this measure do?
Bans force-feeding birds to enlarge their livers and selling products made this way, including foie gras, in DC. Violating sellers would pay $1,000 to $5,000 per violation; the measure adds no tax.
Proposed by: Citizen initiative by Pro-Animal DC (local campaign of Pro-Animal Future)
Pro-Animal Future is an animal welfare group that passes animal laws through ballot initiatives. Natalie Fulton speaks for its DC campaign, which has worked four years to end foie gras sales.
Source: wjla.com
A YES vote means
DC bans the described force-feeding and related sales, with civil fines of $1,000 to $5,000 per violation. No new tax is added.
A NO vote means
DC does not adopt these new bans or fines. This vote does not change taxes.
Source: dcboe.org