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DC PR26-0299
DC PR26-0299First Responder Retention Efforts Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025
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Introduced
09/16/2025
09/16/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
Introduced Session
26th Council
Bill Summary
January 6, 2026 To declare the existence of an emergency with respect to the need to amend the Policemen and Firemen’s Retirement and Disability Act to remove the Metropolitan Police Department and Fire and Emergency Medical Services mandatory retirement age.
AI Summary
This resolution declares an emergency situation in the District of Columbia due to ongoing staffing challenges within the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (FEMS). The resolution highlights that both departments have struggled with understaffing and significant overtime, impacting public safety. To address this, the resolution proposes amending the Policemen and Firemen’s Retirement and Disability Act to remove the mandatory retirement age of 60 for members of the MPD and FEMS. This change is intended to help retain experienced personnel, mitigate potential future staffing shortages caused by a large number of retirements, and allow these experienced individuals to train new recruits, thereby ensuring the stability and effectiveness of these critical public safety agencies.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Resolution R26-0305, Effective from Jan 06, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 000468 (on 01/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0299 |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/58393/Meeting5/Enrollment/PR26-0299-Enrollment1.pdf |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/58393/Introduction/PR26-0299-Introduction.pdf |
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