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DC PR26-0333
DC PR26-0333Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Technical Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025
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Introduced
10/06/2025
10/06/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
10/07/2025
10/07/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/07/2025
10/07/2025
Introduced Session
26th Council
Bill Summary
October 7, 2025 To declare the existence of an emergency with respect to the need to amend the Office of Citizen Complaint Review Establishment Act of 1998 to expand the membership of the Police Complaints Board, and to allow the Office of Police Complaints’ Executive Director to initiate their own complaint if they discover evidence of abuse or misuse of police powers that was not alleged in the original complaint, including the failure to intervene or report to a supervisor when another officer used excessive force, engaged in other forms of misconduct, or violated a rule or regulation; and to amend Chapter 3 of Title 14 of the District of Columbia Official Code to clarify that certain provisions only apply to a victim who is under the age of 18.
AI Summary
This resolution declares an emergency to address technical issues and prevent gaps in policing and justice reform legislation in the District of Columbia. Specifically, the resolution acknowledges that the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, which was passed in December 2022 and became effective in April 2023, has a section (section 105) that remains unfunded and unimplemented. The resolution notes that previous emergency and temporary legislation, which expired in April and November 2025 respectively, maintained similar provisions. The Council determines that emergency circumstances necessitate adopting new legislation with a single reading to ensure continuity in legal provisions related to police complaints, reporting requirements, and support for crime victims. The resolution aims to prevent a legal gap between the expiration of temporary legislation and the applicability of the permanent law, and it will take effect immediately upon passage.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Resolution R26-0215, Effective from Oct 07, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 011428 (on 10/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0333 |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/60421/Meeting1/Enrollment/PR26-0333-Enrollment1.pdf |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/60421/Introduction/PR26-0333-Introduction.pdf |
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