Councilmember Brooke Pinto

Maddy summaryThe Teen Center Establishment Amendment Act of 2025 requires the District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) to establish and operate at least four comprehensive teen centers - one in each quadrant of the District - targeting teens in under-resourced communities who lack safe after-school spaces. Each center must provide evidence-based programming in recreation/health, arts/culture, academic/career support, and character-building activities, including youth-led events. The bill mandates that each center create a Youth Advisory Council, allowing teens to directly shape programming and operations. This legislation directly affects District teens by expanding access to structured, enriching services linked to educational and career development.

Maddy summaryPR 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.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThe Residential Tranquility Amendment Act of 2025 prohibits using amplified sound devices to target residences between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., and bans throwing projectiles at homes with intent to intimidate. It directly affects District of Columbia residents in residential zones who face harassment through noise demonstrations or projectile-throwing. Key provisions include banning unattended sound amplifying devices near homes and exempting legitimate uses like emergency systems, permitted events, and religious activities. The bill amends the 2010 Residential Tranquility Act to address gaps in protecting home peace from targeted disruptions. It aims to reduce health impacts like sleep disruption and anxiety caused by persistent noise harassment.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to partner with accredited colleges so that recruits can earn up to 15 college credits for completing the MPD Academy training program. These credits would count toward the 60-credit-hour education requirement for sworn officers, effectively reducing the requirement to 45 hours for eligible recruits. The bill directly affects MPD recruits by lowering the educational barrier for hiring, making the department more competitive with jurisdictions that have lower requirements. It amends existing law to streamline the path to becoming a sworn officer while maintaining MPD's standards for officer qualifications.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0101) formally honors Gerard Brown for 25 years of public service with the District of Columbia. It recognizes his work as a code and rodent inspector with the Department of Public Works and later at DC Health, including founding Washington, D.C.’s first Rodent and Vector Control Academy. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, celebrating Brown’s contributions to community health and pest management without creating new laws or affecting any residents.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0098) declares October 2025 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in the District of Columbia. It serves as a symbolic recognition of domestic violence issues and does not create new laws, funding, or policies. The resolution aims to raise public awareness and encourage community engagement around domestic violence prevention and support services. It has no direct impact on residents' rights or government programs, as it is purely a commemorative gesture.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Marine Corps Marathon (officially titled "The People’s Marathon") and celebrates its 40,000 registered participants in 2025. It formally honors event organizers, active-duty service members, veterans, and civilians taking part in the race, which is noted as the world’s largest non-prize-money marathon. The resolution has no policy or funding provisions - it serves solely as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. It takes effect immediately upon publication in the District of Columbia Register.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes emergency amendments to multiple District of Columbia laws in response to congressional review. It allows Metropolitan Police Department recruits to count up to 20 college credits earned during initial training toward the 60-hour post-secondary education requirement for sworn officers. The bill updates theft offense definitions (e.g., changing "theft of property valued less than $250" to "theft of property that has some value") and requires fare evasion citations to be handled under the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act. It also adjusts the deadline for automatic sealing of certain criminal records to October 1, 2027.