Criminal Justice (Policing)

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jun 26, 2026

B 26-0617: Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

This bill requires the Metropolitan Police Department to publicly release body-worn camera footage and names of officers involved in officer-involved deaths or serious use of force incidents, including those where other law enforcement officers were present alongside MPD officers. The measure expands transparency requirements to cover incidents occurring between August 1, 2025, and the bill's effective date, mandating that such footage be made available within 10 business days after that date. Additionally, the bill prohibits police officers from reviewing body-worn camera recordings when writing initial incident reports for officer-involved deaths or serious use of force cases directly involving MPD members. These changes apply to both MPD officers and other law enforcement officers present during qualifying incidents, ensuring broader accountability for use of force situations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances police accountability through body-worn camera transparency, a key criminal justice reform measure that protects civil rights and improves oversight of law enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Feb 20, 2026

B 26-0587: Juvenile Curfew Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

This bill (B 26-0587) amends the District of Columbia's Juvenile Curfew Act to start curfew hours at 11:00 p.m. daily (previously later) and extend coverage to include 17-year-olds (previously limited to under 17). It allows the Mayor to temporarily extend curfew hours beyond 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. for up to 4 days (with possible 30-day extensions) to protect public safety, and authorizes the Chief of Police to create limited "curfew zones" with similar time restrictions. Both extensions require public posting of notices and cannot apply to groups of 8 or fewer people. The changes directly affect juveniles under 18 in D.C., particularly those aged 17, and modify enforcement procedures to require verbal warnings before potential arrest.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands juvenile curfew enforcement (to 11pm, 17-year-olds), a law enforcement tool directly related to criminal justice.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Policing

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Jan 6, 2026

B 26-0549: Safe Community Places and Policing Amendment Act of 2025

This bill prohibits the District of Columbia from using its resources - like vehicles or personnel - to assist federal immigration enforcement without a judicial warrant or in emergency situations. It designates locations like schools, hospitals, daycares, shelters, and recreation centers as "Safe Community Places," banning joint immigration enforcement operations there unless a warrant exists or an emergency occurs. The District must also train employees to implement these restrictions consistently across agencies. The law aims to prevent local police from facilitating federal immigration actions at sensitive community sites, ensuring District resources align with local safety priorities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts law enforcement cooperation with immigration in sensitive community spaces, protecting civil rights and aligning with criminal justice reform principles.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits DC from aiding federal immigration enforcement without warrant; designates schools/hospitals as safe zones to limit enforcement presence, aligning with limiting cooperation indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 11, 2025

PR 26-0231: Juvenile Curfew Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This bill, the Juvenile Curfew Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025, temporarily adjusts Washington D.C.'s juvenile curfew rules for summer 2025. It extends the curfew hours to 11 p.m. daily during June, July, and August, and expands the curfew to include 17-year-olds (previously limited to younger juveniles). The resolution also authorizes the Chief of Police to establish extended curfew zones (starting at 7 p.m. for up to 30 days) in specific areas upon request by neighborhood groups or businesses, mirroring existing drug-free zone protocols. It takes immediate effect as an emergency measure to address public safety concerns related to juvenile behavior.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands juvenile curfew to 17-year-olds and allows extended police enforcement zones, increasing restrictions without reform elements85% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Policing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 11, 2025

PR 26-0259: Peace DC Omnibus Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution declares an emergency to fast-track multiple amendments to District of Columbia laws. It directly affects public transit riders (by changing fare evasion citation handling), Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officer applicants (by adjusting education credit requirements), defendants facing pretrial detention (by creating exceptions for certain robberies and burglaries), and individuals with past offenses (by clarifying record sealing eligibility). Key provisions include moving fare evasion cases to the Civil Infractions Act, allowing MPD applicants to count college credits toward training requirements, clarifying warrantless arrest authority, and removing sunset dates on pretrial detention rules. The resolution enables these changes to take effect immediately without standard legislative review.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates pretrial detention exceptions for certain offenses and clarifies record sealing eligibility, both criminal justice reforms reducing incarceration and aiding reintegration.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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

Sub-Topics Policing

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

Sub-Topics Policing

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Jan 10, 2025

PR 26-0013: Firearms Control Regulations Rulemaking Approval Resolution of 2024

This resolution approves a rulemaking that clarifies District of Columbia firearm regulations for registration and concealed carry licenses. It specifies that arrest records alone do not disqualify applicants; instead, a history of violent behavior within the past five years is required for disqualification. The rule also clarifies that prior denials or revocations of firearm registration are not permanent, and the Chief of Police must consider the underlying reasons for past decisions, not just the fact of the denial. Additionally, concealed carry licenses may be denied if an applicant's conduct demonstrates they pose a danger to themselves or others.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill clarifies firearm licensing to exclude arrest records alone as disqualification, requiring violent behavior history instead, and allows reconsideration of past denials. This reduces unnecessary barriers for non-violent applicants, aligning wi...85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Policing

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Feb 28, 2025

B 26-0033: Contract No. CW122630 with Patriot Harley Davidson Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2025

This bill authorizes the District of Columbia to approve and pay for a contract with Patriot Harley Davidson to purchase 30-35 police motorcycles with sidecars for the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Special Operations Division. It bypasses standard procurement rules due to an emergency need: the motorcycles are required for the 2024 Presidential Inauguration motorcade, and no other dealership can supply identical vehicles meeting MPD’s specifications. The contract has a maximum value of $1,686,086.89 for the motorcycles and required accessories, to be paid from October 2024 through September 2025. As a procedural payment authorization, it does not create new policy but enables immediate procurement.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAuthorizes funding for MPD motorcycle procurement, directly supporting law enforcement operations in criminal justice.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice Policing

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