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District of ColumbiaB26-0151Council Period 26 (2025-2026)House

Second Chance Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Brooke Pinto (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Clearer deadlines to seal nonconviction records

The law updates the automatic sealing schedule for D.C. nonconviction records. Records dated on or before September 30, 2027 are covered. Records dated October 1, 2027 must be sealed by October 1, 2027.

Start date and 90 day emergency window

The law applies starting March 1, 2025. As an emergency act, it takes effect when approved by the Mayor or after a Council override. It remains in effect for no more than 90 days.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Brooke Pinto

    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

Yes: 12 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Act A26-0034 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 003339, Expires on Jun 19, 2025

    3/28/2025House

  2. Returned from Mayor

    3/24/2025House

  3. Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0034, Expires on Jun 19, 2025

    3/21/2025House

  4. Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Mar 25, 2025

    3/11/2025House

  5. Legislative Meeting

    3/4/2025House

  6. Retained by the Council

    3/4/2025House

  7. B26-0151 Introduced by Councilmember Pinto at Office of the Secretary

    3/3/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrollment

    3/4/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    3/3/2025

    PDF

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