CER 26-0148 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Second Chance Month Recognition Resolution of 2026

This ceremonial resolution officially designates April 2026 as Second Chance Month in the District of Columbia to honor returning citizens and their contributions to the community. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal recognition of the resilience and dignity of individuals reintegrating after incarceration. It highlights existing District policies and programs that support reentry, such as employment access and housing assistance initiatives. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about the challenges facing returning citizens and celebrate ongoing efforts to promote successful community reintegration.

Issues: ✓ Criminal Justice

Sub-Topics: Corrections Probation & Parole

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Council Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Mar 30, 2026 Signed Mar 31, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 1 edit

MINOR

The document was converted from a draft bill introduction to an enrolled, official version, adding formal headers, page numbers, and a date. The substantive text of the resolution, which recognizes April 2026 as "Second Chance Month" and highlights support for returning citizens, remained identical. No policy changes, funding amounts, or eligibility criteria were altered.

TECHNICAL

The document format was updated to include official enrollment markings, council member signatures, and a specific date (March 31, 2026), indicating the bill has been finalized and approved.

Floor votes · Council Mar 31, 2026

How they voted

13–0

Passed

Total votes 13

Mar 31, 2026

D Democratic11

11 Yea

100% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Mar 31, 2026

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (13-0)

council

Mar 30, 2026

Introduced

CER26-0148 Introduced by Councilmember R. White at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors