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

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 3, 2025

PR 26-0296: Special Education for Young Adults in the Custody of the Department of Corrections Second Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution declares an emergency to extend the Department of Corrections (DOC) as the District agency responsible for providing free appropriate public education (FAPE) under federal and local law to eligible young adults (ages 18+ with prior disability identification) in DOC custody. It specifically authorizes DOC to continue its contract with Maya Angelou Public Charter Schools for special education services through the 2025-2026 school year, following a temporary arrangement that expired after 2022-2023. The resolution avoids disruption in mandated special education services for incarcerated youth while permanent legislation (Bills 25-309 and 25-461) remains under review. This is a procedural extension, not a policy change, to maintain existing service delivery during legislative deliberation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends special education services for incarcerated youth with disabilities, directly supporting rehabilitation programs within corrections to reduce recidivism.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends special education services for incarcerated young adults via DOC contract, ensuring continued educational access and compliance with FAPE requirements under federal law.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Sep 12, 2025

B 26-0211: Special Education for Young Adults in the Custody of the Department of Corrections Temporary Amendment Act of 2025

This temporary bill requires the District of Columbia Department of Corrections to provide special education services under federal and local law to youth aged 18 and older with disabilities who are held in secure correctional facilities. It mandates these services during the 2024-2025 school year, covering all eligible individuals until their special education eligibility ends under federal and District law. The requirement applies specifically to those detained in secure facilities, not general custody. The bill expires 225 days after implementation.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates special education services for incarcerated youth with disabilities, promoting rehabilitation and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates special education services for incarcerated youth with disabilities, expanding educational access under federal law during 2024-2025.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Aug 22, 2025

B 26-0263: Fiscal Year 2025 Revised Local Budget Emergency Act of 2025

This bill is a budget proposal addressing a $1 billion revenue shortfall caused by federal job losses (40,000 jobs) over four years. It directly affects DC residents by reallocating funds to key priorities: $30 million for police hiring and crime technology, $2.8 billion for schools, and $160 million for affordable housing. Key mechanisms include reducing the Universal Paid Leave tax from 0.75% to 0.72%, funding tech industry incentives ($2.2 million for DC Tech Ecosystem Fund), and pausing certain building regulations to spur economic growth. The proposal aims to "rightsizing" spending to match revenue growth while maintaining core services like public safety and education. It is part of the Mayor’s FY 2026 budget submission, not a finalized law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces Universal Paid Leave tax (0.75%→0.72%) and allocates $2.8B to schools, $30M for police, $160M for housing - directly funding public services and providing tax relief.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllocates $30M for police hiring and crime technology, directly funding law enforcement within criminal justice framework.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $2.8 billion directly to schools from budget reallocation, explicitly increasing education funding as a key priority.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports Housing$160M explicitly allocated to affordable housing directly funds housing initiatives per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentReduces Universal Paid Leave tax rate (0.75% → 0.72%), supporting worker benefits under labor/employment policy75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllocates $2.2M to DC Tech Ecosystem Fund for tech industry incentives, directly advancing technology development and innovation in the district.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Aug 8, 2025

B 26-0037: Clemency Board Waiver Authority Temporary Amendment Act of 2025

This bill temporarily amends the Clemency Board Establishment Act to allow the District of Columbia's Clemency Board to waive the five-year waiting period for pardon applicants, but only when the applicant has already received a waiver from the Department of Justice's Office of the Pardon Attorney. The Board would have discretion to grant or deny the waiver even if it receives notice of a DOJ waiver, and could not grant a waiver to applicants on probation, parole, or supervised release. The bill requires the Board to provide written notice of its waiver decision and would defer an applicant's case until a waiver decision is made. The amendment is temporary, expiring 225 days after taking effect.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expedites pardons by waiving waiting periods for eligible applicants, advancing criminal justice reform through streamlined clemency access while maintaining oversight safeguards.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 18, 2025

B 26-0304: Peace DC Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This emergency bill amends multiple District of Columbia laws to address public safety and justice processes. It shifts fare evasion citation adjudication to the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act, modifies Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) training requirements to allow up to 20 college credits toward the 60-hour education requirement for officers, and creates exceptions to pretrial detention for robbery (without physical injury) and second-degree burglary. It also clarifies automatic sealing eligibility for certain offenses and removes a sunset date for pretrial detention provisions. The bill directly affects transit users, MPD applicants, individuals charged with theft/robbery, and those seeking criminal record sealing.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates pretrial detention exceptions for robbery/burglary, reducing unnecessary incarceration and aligning with reform goals like limiting pretrial detention.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Criminal Justice