Councilmember Brooke Pinto

Maddy summaryThe First Responder Retention Efforts Amendment Act of 2025 would expand the Metropolitan Police Department's Senior Officer Program to allow retired lieutenants to be rehired (previously limited to certain officers, detectives, and sergeants) and eliminate the mandatory retirement age of 60 for MPD officers and Fire and EMS workers. Under the bill, rehired lieutenants would receive specific pay rates (capped at Class 5, Step 3 lieutenant pay) without losing retirement benefits. This directly affects current and future retirees in MPD and FEMS, aiming to retain experienced staff, address staffing shortages, and support training for new personnel. The changes are designed to help these departments maintain stability and better anticipate future workforce needs.

Maddy summaryThis bill temporarily allows the District of Columbia Clemency Board to waive the 5-year waiting period for applicants seeking a pardon, but only under specific conditions. It directly affects individuals applying for pardons who have already received a federal waiver from the Pardon Attorney or President (as required by federal law). The Board must verify this federal waiver, cannot grant it to those on probation/parole, and may still deny the request even with federal approval. The waiver authority expires 225 days after the bill takes effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill sets a fixed deadline of September 30, 2026, for the District of Columbia's Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to submit pretrial detention reports, replacing previous deadlines tied to other laws. It clarifies that reports must be submitted after two specific laws - the "Prioritizing Public Safety Emergency" and the "Secure DC Omnibus" - take effect. The amendment applies to the Council's reporting requirements for pretrial detention data and expires 225 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to prevent a legal gap in safety laws for the Downtown Arena and Southeast Arena in Washington, D.C. It allows the Council to pass a new amendment immediately after a single reading, bridging the time between the expiration of a previous temporary safety measure and the effective date of a subsequent permanent act. The bill directly affects arena operators and security personnel by ensuring continuous prohibitions on unauthorized entry onto playing surfaces. This procedural measure focuses solely on the legislative timeline rather than creating new safety rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution that designates April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the District of Columbia. It directly affects all residents of DC by encouraging community support for victim-survivors and promoting awareness of sexual violence prevention. The resolution includes no new laws, funding, or enforcement mechanisms, but instead serves as an official declaration to raise public awareness about sexual assault, harassment, and related issues. It cites various statistics on sexual violence prevalence across different demographics to underscore the importance of the recognition. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and does not alter existing policies or create new obligations for government agencies.

Maddy summaryThe Youth Villages Grant Establishment Amendment Act of 2025 creates a new grant program within DC’s Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) to fund neighborhood-based support hubs for youth. It directly affects young people up to age 25 who are justice-involved or at high risk of justice involvement, particularly in underserved communities. The bill provides grants of up to $300,000 to nonprofit organizations to establish these hubs, requiring them to offer daily services like mentorship, skills training, academic support, and connections to housing or food assistance. Hubs must partner with local schools, community groups, and businesses to build sustained intergenerational networks and track outcomes such as reduced recidivism and improved school attendance. The program mirrors DC’s existing Senior Villages model but tailors services to youth needs through a competitive grant process starting in FY2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Volunteers Services Act to clarify that the District of Columbia Attorney General has the authority to create rules for using volunteers. The change specifically adds the Attorney General to the list of entities authorized to promulgate regulations under the existing law. This update applies retroactively to April 15, 2026, and is designated as an emergency measure that will remain in effect for up to 90 days.

Maddy summaryThis emergency bill updates the rules for abbreviated probate proceedings in the District of Columbia to clarify how estates are handled and to expand the methods for notifying interested parties. It allows the Register of Wills to refer cases to the Court if additional proof is needed to appoint a personal representative or admit a will, while also clarifying that the 2024 probate reforms apply only to estates where the person died on or after March 21, 2025. Additionally, the legislation broadens the options for public notice by permitting announcements in newspapers of general circulation, not just legal periodicals, and sets the effective date for these changes to May 14, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends existing laws to update reporting deadlines for the District of Columbia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. It requires the council to submit pretrial detention reports by September 30, 2026, and ensures future reports cover two specific prior safety initiatives. The changes apply retroactively to January 1, 2025, and are set to expire within 90 days after the mayor's approval.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the D.C. Clemency Board to waive the standard five-year waiting period for pardon applicants under specific conditions. The key provision permits the Board to grant this waiver only if the U.S. Pardon Attorney or the President has already approved a similar waiver for the applicant, while also prohibiting waivers for individuals currently on probation, parole, or supervised release. The legislation requires the Board to request supporting information from applicants, potentially including a meeting, and mandates that applications be paused until a decision is made. This emergency measure is designed to remain in effect for no longer than 90 days after the Mayor's approval or a veto override.