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District of ColumbiaB26-0305Council Period 26 (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

Peace DC Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Brooke Pinto (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

10 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 5 mixed.

Record sealing deadlines and faster refiling

Starting March 1, 2025, record sealing timelines change. Your offense must be on or before September 30, 2027 to qualify. If your offense is not listed in §16-805(b), you must file your motion before October 1, 2027. If your sealing motion was dismissed between March 1 and July 14, 2025, you can refile sooner than the usual one-year wait.

Presumed detention for violent crimes

The law creates a presumption to detain people charged with crimes of violence before trial. It does not apply to robbery without physical injury or to second-degree burglary. Judges can still consider evidence to rebut the presumption.

Illegal dumping now covers hazardous, medical waste

The law makes unauthorized dumping of hazardous and medical waste illegal, not just regular trash. It covers anyone who handles, transports, or disposes of these wastes. This strengthens public health and environmental protections.

Higher education bar for MPD hires

MPD applicants must have 60 college credit hours. Up to 20 credits can come from MPD recruit training only if MPD signs an agreement with an accredited college or university. This raises education requirements but offers a partial path through training.

New rules for theft amounts

The law raises the higher-theft bar to $1,000. Two or more thefts in six months that total $1,000 also count. It removes the old “under $250” phrase for low-value theft and says “property that has some value.” These changes affect how theft cases are charged.

Clearer wording for DUI offense

The code now uses “Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or a drug.” The shorter wording standardizes the offense without changing penalties in this act.

Public safety provisions extended and ending

The law sets end dates for parts of earlier public safety laws. Section 18(c)(1) ends December 31, 2026. Section 30(f), (g), and (h) also end December 31, 2026. It extends certain Criminal Justice Coordinating Council provisions to September 30, 2026.

When these temporary rules apply

Section 6 of this act applies as of March 1, 2025. The act takes effect after mayoral approval (or a Council override) and a 60-day congressional review, and it expires 225 days after it starts. The Clemency Board Waiver Authority Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 also starts only after mayoral approval (or override) and a 60‑day congressional review.

Transit violations heard at Administrative Hearings

Hearings for violations on public passenger vehicles now go to the Office of Administrative Hearings. Cases are handled as civil infractions under the 1985 civil infractions law. The forum changes, not the listed fines in this act.

School rules update code citations

School rules update citations to match current D.C. Code. The law changes a section heading, repeals one subsection, and fixes cross-references. This is an administrative clean-up and does not add new benefits or costs.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Brooke Pinto

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 25 • No: 0

House vote • 10/7/2025

Final Reading, CC

Yes: 13 • No: 0

House vote • 7/1/2025

First Reading

Yes: 12 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Law L26-0081, Effective from Jan 29, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 002671, Expires on Sep 11, 2026

    2/27/2026House

  2. Transmitted to Congress

    10/28/2025House

  3. Returned from Mayor

    10/23/2025House

  4. Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0161

    10/23/2025House

  5. Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Oct 29, 2025

    10/15/2025House

  6. Legislative Meeting

    10/7/2025House

  7. Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0305 Published in the District of Columbia Register

    7/11/2025House

  8. Legislative Meeting

    7/1/2025House

  9. Retained by the Council

    7/1/2025House

  10. B26-0305 Introduced by Councilmember Pinto at Office of the Secretary

    6/30/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrollment

    10/7/2025

    PDF

  • Amendment

    7/1/2025

    PDF

  • Engrossment

    7/1/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    6/30/2025

    PDF

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