DC CRIMES Act

Hozzl · 2025-09-22T19:28:49Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2686 DC CRIMES Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/22/2025, 7:28 PM

Summary of Bill S 2686

This bill introduced in the 119th Congress is designated as S. 2686. Its title indicates that it aims to restrict the eligibility for youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals who are 18 years old or younger. Additionally, the bill proposes the establishment of a publicly accessible website by the Attorney General for the District of Columbia to provide updated statistics on juvenile crime in the region. Another key aspect of the bill involves amending the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prevent the Council of the District of Columbia from making changes to existing criminal liability sentences.

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Current Status of Bill S 2686

Bill S 2686 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 2, 2025. Bill S 2686 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on September 2, 2025. Bill S 2686's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of September 2, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2686

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2686

A bill to limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General for the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes.