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Bill > B26-0401
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Introduced
10/06/2025
10/06/2025
In Committee
10/07/2025
10/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
26th Council
Bill Summary
A BILL IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To amend Chapter 23 of Title 16 of the D.C. Official Code to clarify juvenile case and social records access provided to appropriate Council entities and the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children for the purposes of enhancing oversight of the child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
AI Summary
This bill amends the District of Columbia's legal code to expand access to juvenile records for specific government oversight entities. Specifically, it allows the Chair of the Council Committee overseeing the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services and their designees to access records in delinquency or need of supervision cases, permits the Chair of the Committee overseeing the Child and Family Services Agency and their designees to access records in neglect cases, and grants the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children access to juvenile case and social records when necessary for discharging their official duties. These changes are intended to enhance oversight of the child welfare and juvenile justice systems by providing key government officials with more comprehensive information about youth cases. The bill will take effect after mayoral approval, congressional review, and publication in the District of Columbia Register, following standard legislative procedures for D.C. legislation.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Committee Mark-up of B26-0401 (on 01/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0401 |
| BillText | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/60461/Introduction/B26-0401-Introduction.pdf |
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