Criminal Justice

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Nov 21, 2025

PR 26-0381: Juvenile Curfew Second Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

PR 26-0381 (Juvenile Curfew Second Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025) proposes to extend emergency authority for the District of Columbia's juvenile curfew laws. It would allow the Mayor to extend curfew hours beyond current limits and empower the Chief of Police to establish specific curfew zones in areas with safety concerns, starting curfew at 11 p.m. daily and expanding coverage to include 17-year-olds. The resolution directly affects unaccompanied youth aged 17 and under and aims to address recurring incidents of large youth gatherings leading to violence, as reported by MPD following the expiration of prior emergency curfew legislation. The changes would amend the Juvenile Curfew Act of 1995 and make related updates to the Volunteer Services Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExtends curfew to 17-year-olds and empowers police to create zones, expanding youth criminalization without reform elements95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Nov 14, 2025

B 26-0459: Juvenile Curfew Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This bill amends Washington D.C.'s Juvenile Curfew Act to set a daily curfew from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. for all youth under 18, expanding the previous age limit. It grants the Mayor emergency authority to extend curfew hours beyond 11 p.m. for public safety or property protection, and allows the Chief of Police to establish temporary "extended curfew zones" in specific areas. Police must issue at least two audible warnings before enforcing curfew in non-emergency situations, provide time to disperse, and document interactions via body cameras. The changes apply immediately to all D.C. youth under 18 during designated curfew hours.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands juvenile curfew enforcement, increasing potential criminalization of minors; contradicts reform goals by prioritizing restriction over rehabilitation.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Nov 7, 2025

B 26-0381: Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Technical Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This bill expands the Police Complaints Board from 5 to 9 members, requiring representation from each city ward plus one at-large member, with all members (after a transition) prohibited from having current law enforcement affiliations. It grants the Office of Police Complaints Executive Director new authority to independently initiate complaints when evidence of misconduct - such as failure to intervene in excessive force or failure to report violations - is discovered, even if not raised by the original complainant. It also clarifies that specific victim-related provisions in Chapter 3 of Title 14 apply only to individuals under 18 years old. As an emergency measure, it expires 90 days after enactment or upon the applicability date of a related 2022 law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands Police Complaints Board and grants authority to independently investigate misconduct, strengthening oversight mechanisms.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 23, 2025

B 26-0390: Prearrest Diversion Task Force Recommendations Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This bill extends deadlines for the Prearrest Diversion Task Force, which reviews misdemeanor diversion programs. It changes the initial recommendation deadline from June 2025 to June 2025 (for the task force's first report) and moves the final recommendations deadline from March 2025 to July 31, 2026. It also updates probate notice rules in D.C. law to allow notices in any general-circulation newspaper - not just "legal periodicals" - for estate filings involving property in the District. The bill is an emergency amendment, effective immediately upon approval.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends deadlines for Prearrest Diversion Task Force reviewing misdemeanor diversion programs, promoting alternatives to incarceration and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 17, 2025

PR 26-0333: Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Technical Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution declares an emergency to maintain temporary provisions from expired legislation until permanent law takes effect. It specifically preserves two key technical changes: expanding the Police Complaints Board membership and allowing the Executive Director to initiate complaints about officer misconduct (like failure to intervene in excessive force), while also clarifying age-related reporting requirements for crime victims. The resolution prevents a legal gap between the expiration of temporary legislation (set to end November 2025) and the implementation of permanent law (section 105 of D.C. Law 24-345). It directly affects how police misconduct complaints are handled and processed by the Office of Police Complaints.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePreserves police accountability measures: expands Complaints Board, enables misconduct complaints (e.g., failure to intervene), aligning with reform indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 17, 2025

PR 26-0339: Prearrest Diversion Task Force Recommendations Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This emergency resolution extends the deadline for the Prearrest Diversion Task Force to issue recommendations from one year after the Secure DC law's effective date to July 2026, due to staffing delays in starting meetings. It also modifies probate law to allow notices for estate matters (like appointments of personal representatives) to be published in general-circulation newspapers, not just legal periodicals, to improve accessibility and reduce delays. The changes directly affect the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (task force timeline) and residents/estate lawyers handling probate cases in D.C. The resolution was passed as an emergency measure to align with practical implementation needs.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends deadline for Prearrest Diversion Task Force, enabling criminal justice reform recommendations on diversion programs.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 17, 2025

PR 26-0332: Peace DC Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution declares an emergency to expedite several amendments to existing District of Columbia laws, bypassing standard legislative review. It directly affects residents and agencies by: (1) allowing Metropolitan Police Department officer applicants to count certain college credits toward education requirements; (2) clarifying court procedures for sealing certain criminal records; and (3) updating rules for handling fare evasion citations and pretrial detention policies. The resolution cites urgent needs to resolve legal gaps, prevent system inefficiencies, and align with prior legislation like the Peace DC Omnibus Amendment Act. It is procedural in nature, enabling immediate implementation of these technical adjustments without new policy creation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSealing criminal records is a direct reform measure that reduces barriers for individuals with past convictions, aligning with criminal justice support indicators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 10, 2025

B 26-0348: Special Education for Young Adults in the Custody of the Department of Corrections Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This bill requires the District of Columbia Department of Corrections to provide free appropriate public education (FAPE) under federal and local law to individuals with disabilities aged 18 and older who are incarcerated in its secure facilities. It specifically mandates this service during the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years for young adults in custody until they reach the end of their eligibility under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The bill amends two existing laws (the Corrections Act and Corrections Oversight Act) to add this requirement as a new provision. It directly affects young adults with disabilities in DC's correctional facilities who were previously not explicitly covered under these education provisions. The amendment is classified as an emergency measure with a 90-day effective period.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates educational services for incarcerated young adults with disabilities, supporting rehabilitation and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates FAPE for incarcerated disabled young adults under IDEA, expanding educational access for a vulnerable population in correctional facilities.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

died · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 7, 2025

PR 26-0300: Juvenile Curfew Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution declares an emergency to amend the District's Juvenile Curfew Act of 1995. It would allow the Mayor to extend curfew hours beyond current times (currently 8pm-11pm), let the Chief of Police establish extended curfew zones in specific areas during safety concerns, and extend the curfew to cover 17-year-olds. The bill directly affects minors under 18 in Washington, D.C., particularly those gathering in designated zones like the Wharf or U Street. It aims to provide officials with more flexible tools to address public safety incidents involving unaccompanied youth, as cited in the resolution's emergency justification.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExtends juvenile curfew enforcement, increasing restrictions on minors and expanding law enforcement authority without reform elements.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 3, 2025

CER 26-0080: Al-Malik Farrakhan Cease Fire... Don't Smoke Brothers & Sisters, Inc. Ceremonial Resolution of 2025

This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0080) honors Al-Malik Farrakhan and his organization, Cease Fire… Don’t Smoke The Brothers & Sisters, Inc., for 30 years of service to the District of Columbia. It recognizes the organization’s founding in 1993 and its work addressing gang violence, supporting ex-prisoners, and advocating for criminal justice reform - including organizing truces between rival gangs, registering over 4,000 new voters from correctional facilities, and opposing harsh sentencing laws. The resolution has no binding effect; it is purely symbolic recognition of their community impact.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeHonors organization advocating criminal justice reform, including opposing harsh sentencing and supporting ex-prisoners, aligning with reform indicators.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice