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DC Crime Reform: Lowering Youth Offender Age and Blocking Sentence Changes.

This Act significantly reforms the D.C. justice system by lowering the maximum age for "youth offender" status from 24 to 18, meaning individuals aged 19-24 will face adult sentencing. It also prohibits the D.C. Council from altering existing criminal liability sentences. Furthermore, the law mandates the creation of a public website providing detailed, monthly statistics on juvenile crime in the District.
Key points
The age limit for "youth offender" status in D.C. is reduced from 24 to 18, subjecting young adults (19-24) to adult criminal penalties.
The D.C. Council is prohibited from changing any criminal liability sentences currently in effect, limiting local legislative power over sentencing.
A publicly accessible website must be established to provide monthly, detailed statistics on juvenile arrests, prosecutions, and sentencing outcomes, increasing transparency.
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VOTING RESULTS
2024-05-15
55%
For 225
Against 181
Abstain 0
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7530
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Process start date: 2024-03-05
Voting date: 2024-05-15
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 201
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DC CRIMES Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7530.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-03-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The age limit for "youth offender" status in D.C. is reduced from 24 to 18, subjecting young adults (19-24) to adult criminal penalties.
  • The D.C. Council is prohibited from changing any criminal liability sentences currently in effect, limiting local legislative power over sentencing.
  • A publicly accessible website must be established to provide monthly, detailed statistics on juvenile arrests, prosecutions, and sentencing outcomes, increasing transparency.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 181 (Roll no. 201). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3243-3244)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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