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DC CRIMES Act: Limiting Youth Offender Status and Mandating Public Data

This Act limits "youth offender" status in the District of Columbia to individuals under 18 years of age, removing eligibility for those aged 18 to 24. It amends the Youth Rehabilitation Act to prohibit sentencing below mandatory minimum terms. Additionally, the bill directs the Attorney General to establish a publicly accessible website with monthly statistics on juvenile crime.
Key points
Individuals aged 18 to 24 are removed from the definition of youth offenders under the Youth Rehabilitation Act.
The Attorney General must operate a public website containing updated data on juvenile arrests, prosecutions, and sentencing.
The Act prohibits the issuance of sentences for youth offenders that are less than the mandatory minimum terms.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-09-16
57%
For 240
Against 179
Abstain 0
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Passed House
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4922
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Process start date: 2025-08-08
Voting date: 2025-09-16
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 270