2025-2026 Regular SessionWashington D.C. Legislature

B26-0203: Kidnapping Amendment Act of 2025

Legislative Summary

As introduced, Bill 26-203 would revise and establish definitions for key terms in the District’s kidnapping statute. It would create 1st degree and 2nd degree kidnapping as offenses as well as criminal restraint for knowingly and substantially confining or moving a person without proper consent. It also establishes defenses for certain circumstances involving minors, transportation workers, and commercial activities.

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Bill History

3/25/2025
Introduced in Office of the Secretary
City Council
4/1/2025
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 Intent to Act on B26-0203 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(3/25/2025)
Chamber
City Council

Sponsors

Democrat: 2

Primary Sponsor

Brooke Pinto
Brooke Pinto
Democrat

Co-Sponsors (1)

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text3/25/2025206.3 KB