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Bill > B26-0380
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Introduced
10/03/2025
10/03/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
10/23/2025
10/23/2025
Dead
Introduced Session
26th Council
Bill Summary
AN ACT IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To amend, on an emergency basis, due to congressional review, Title 6-A of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations to make conforming changes; to amend the Metropolitan Police Department Application, Appointment, and Training Requirements 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; to amend the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024 to amend the sunset date of certain provisions regarding pretrial detention; to amend the Criminal Justice Coordination Council for the District of Columbia Establishment Act of 2011 to change the deadline for certain reports; and to amend the Clemency Board Waiver Authority Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 to clarify the effective date.
AI Summary
This bill makes several technical amendments and clarifications across various District of Columbia laws, covering areas such as police recruitment, criminal justice, and administrative procedures. Specifically, the bill allows Metropolitan Police Department applicants to count up to 20 credit hours from their initial training program towards the 60-hour post-secondary education requirement, modifies warrantless arrest requirements by updating language around theft and other offenses, changes how fare evasion citations are adjudicated by routing them through the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act, and clarifies record sealing provisions to ensure certain offenses remain eligible for sealing. The bill also extends various reporting deadlines, adjusts sunset dates for pretrial detention provisions, and modifies the effective date of the Clemency Board Waiver Authority Temporary Amendment Act. These changes appear to be largely technical in nature, aimed at improving administrative processes and aligning different sections of District of Columbia law. The bill is an emergency measure that will remain in effect for up to 90 days and is subject to congressional review, which is standard for legislation affecting the District of Columbia.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Returned from Mayor (on 10/23/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0380 |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/60419/Meeting1/Enrollment/B26-0380-Enrollment1.pdf |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/60419/Introduction/B26-0380-Introduction.pdf |
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