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Introduced
06/30/2025
06/30/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
07/14/2025
07/14/2025
Dead
Introduced Session
26th Council
Bill Summary
AN ACT IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To amend Title 6-A of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations to make conforming changes; to amend the Omnibus Police Reform Amendment Act of 2000 to allow applicants for sworn officers of the Metropolitan Police Department to count certain credit hours for completion of the initial training program towards the requirement that certain applicants complete 60-hours of post-secondary education at an accredited college or university; to amend section 23-581 of the District of Columbia Official Code to clarify the authority of Metropolitan Police Department warrantless arrest requirements; to amend the Act to Regulate Public Conduct on Public Passenger Vehicles to provide that the adjudication of fare evasion citations shall be pursuant to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act of 1985; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Official Code to clarify that offenses eligible in the future for automatic sealing are currently eligible for sealing by motion; and to amend the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024 to amend the sunset date of certain provisions regarding pretrial detention.
AI Summary
This bill is an omnibus legislative package that makes several changes across different areas of District of Columbia law. It allows Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) recruits to count up to 20 credit hours from their initial training program towards the 60-hour post-secondary education requirement for becoming a sworn officer, clarifies warrantless arrest requirements for MPD by updating language around specific offenses like theft and driving under the influence, and modifies regulations around record sealing by extending the timeline for certain offenses to be automatically sealed until September 30, 2027. The bill also adjusts the adjudication process for fare evasion citations by routing them through the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act, extends some sunset dates for provisions related to pretrial detention in the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024 until December 31, 2026, and makes technical corrections to various municipal codes and regulations. Additionally, the bill is an emergency act, meaning it will remain in effect for no more than 90 days and requires approval by the Mayor or the Council to override a potential mayoral veto.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Act A26-0109 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 008013, Expires on Oct 12, 2025 (on 07/18/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0304 |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/58058/Meeting1/Enrollment/B26-0304-Enrollment2.pdf |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/58058/Introduction/B26-0304-Introduction.pdf |
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