Bill > B26-0557

This bill, the Clemency Board Waiver Authority Emergency Amendment Act of 2026, amends the Clemency Board Establishment Act of 2018 to allow the Clemency Board to grant waivers for the standard 5-year waiting period for individuals seeking a pardon. This waiver can only be granted if the applicant has already received a waiver of this 5-year requirement from the Office of the Pardon Attorney or the President of the United States, as outlined in the Department of Justice Manual. The Clemency Board retains the discretion to deny a waiver even if the federal waiver is obtained, and will not grant a waiver if the applicant is currently on probation, parole, or supervised release. The Board may request additional information from applicants, including a meeting, and must provide written notification of its decision. An applicant's case will be deferred until a decision on the waiver is made. This amendment is an emergency measure, meaning it will only be in effect for a maximum of 90 days following its approval.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0557