2025-2026 Regular Session • Washington D.C. Legislature
B26-0038: Clemency Board Waiver Authority Amendment Act of 2025
Legislative Summary
As introduced Bill 26-38 would authorize the clemency Board of the District of Columbia to grant a waiver of the five-year waiting period for applicants seeking a pardon.
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Bill History
1/10/2025
Introduced in Office of the Secretary
City Council
1/21/2025
Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
City Council
1/24/2025
Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0038 Published in the DC Register
City Council
5/13/2025
Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register
City Council
5/28/2025
Cancellation Notice of Public Hearing Filed
City Council
6/2/2025
Public Hearing Cancelled
City Council
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(1/10/2025)
Chamber
City Council
Sponsors
Democrat: 1
Primary Sponsor
Phil Mendelson
Democrat