District of ColumbiaB26-0036Council Period 26 (2025-2026)House

Clemency Board Waiver Authority Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Phil Mendelson (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Limited waiver option for D.C. pardons

The law lets the D.C. Clemency Board waive the five-year wait for pardon applicants who ask in writing. The Board may do this only after it gets notice from the Office of the Pardon Attorney that DOJ or the President already granted you a waiver, and it can still deny it. No waiver is allowed while you are on probation, parole, or supervised release. The Board may request more information or meet with you, and it must send you a written decision. Your clemency application is paused until the Board decides the waiver. This emergency law lasts up to 90 days.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Phil Mendelson
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 12 • No: 0

House vote • 3/4/2025

Final Reading