2025-2026 Regular SessionWashington D.C. Legislature

B26-0027: Case Closure and Witness Support Amendment Act of 2025

Legislative Summary

As introduced Bill 26-27 would, among other things, set a minimum payment of $50,000 for any person who provides information that leads to the adjudication or conviction of the person(s) responsible for committing any homicide in the District of Columbia. It would also require the Comprehensive Homicide Elimination Strategy Task Force to submit to the Council a report on the District’s programs and policies for witness protection and assistance.

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Bill History

1/6/2025
Introduced in Office of the Secretary
City Council
1/10/2025
Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0027 Published in the DC Register
City Council
1/21/2025
Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
City Council
4/2/2025
Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register
City Council
4/2/2025
Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register
City Council
4/4/2025
Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register
City Council
4/4/2025
Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register
City Council
4/23/2025
Public Hearing Held
City Council
4/24/2025
Public Hearing Held
City Council

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/6/2025)
Chamber
City Council

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/6/2025113.9 KB