Bill > B26-0151

This bill amends Section 16-805(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Official Code to clarify and extend the timeline for automatically sealing nonconviction records. Specifically, the bill changes two key dates related to the sealing of criminal records: first, it replaces the previous reference point of the Second Chance Amendment Act of 2022 with a new date of September 30, 2027, and second, it modifies the language to require that records for cases before October 1, 2027, must be sealed by that date. The bill is an emergency act, meaning it will take effect upon mayoral approval and remain in effect for up to 90 days, with an applicability date of March 1, 2025. This legislation appears to provide additional time and clarity for the automatic sealing of nonconviction records, which can help individuals with past legal interactions avoid ongoing stigma or barriers related to their criminal record.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0151