Secure DC Omnibus Committee Print

1 Bill 25-345
2 Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety

3 Committee Print
4 January 17, 2024
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13 I N TH E C O U N C I L O F TH E D I S TR I C T O F C O L U MB I A
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18 To amend the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice Establishment Act of
19 2011 to establish a Safe Commercial Corridors Program and to establish a 2-year
20 demonstration program of emergency communication and video surveillance systems
21 along transit routes; to amend the Office of Unified Communications Establishment Act
22 of 2004 to require the collection and posting of 911 call and staffing data and to expand
23 options for the 311 system; to amend the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services
24 Establishment Act of 2004 to allow law enforcement to obtain some records in the
25 custody of the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services for the purpose of
26 investigating some crimes and to allow more exchange of information between the Office
27 of the Attorney General, the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, and certain
28 members of the public; to amend the Freedom of Information Act of 1976 to limit the
29 scope of “disciplinary records” and allow redactions of individuals’ medical history and
30 use of employee assistance programs; to amend the Advisory Commission on Sentencing
31 Establishment Act of 1998 to add three voting members to the Sentencing Commission;
32 to make conforming changes to the Victims of Violent Crime Compensation Act of 1996
33 to allow victims to be eligible for benefits within a year of filing or resolution of their
34 motion; to amend the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants Transparency Act of
35 2022 to require the publishing of the outcomes of the Victim Services Division; to amend
36 the Expanding Supports for Crime Victims Amendment Act of 2022 to require the Office
37 of Victim Services and Justice Grants to develop and launch a public awareness
38 campaign to raise awareness of the availability of victim services and to establish the role
39 of Victim Services Coordinator; to amend the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Act
40 of 1977 to clarify what information agencies can share with each other regarding
41 delinquent children; to amend the Revised Statutes of the District of Columbia to require
42 the reporting of case closure rates; to amend the Body-Worn Camera Regulation and
43 Reporting Requirements Act of 2015 to allow officers to review footage from a body-
44 worn camera before writing an initial report except when an incident involved an officer-
45 involved death or serious use of force; to amend the Limitation on the Use of Chokehold
46 Act of 1985 to clarify that controlling a person’s movement and brief, unintentional, and
47 incidental contacts with the neck are not prohibited unless they restrict a person’s airway,
48 blood flow, or breathing; to amend the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform
49 Amendment Act of 2022 to modify the definition of “serious bodily injury,” change
50 “immediate threat” to “imminent threat,” allow pursuits to continue if there is a risk of
51 death or serious bodily injury to a fleeing suspect, and remove the categorization of
52 police tactics as serious or deadly uses of force; to amend the Omnibus Public Safety
53 Agency Reform Amendment Act of 2004 to repeal the requirement that the Metropolitan
54 Police Department post the name and badge number of officers before an adverse action
55 hearing; to amend the Office of Citizen Complaint Review Establishment Act of 1998 to
56 allow the Office of Police Complaints to have unfettered access to all information that is
57 directly related to an investigation of alleged misconduct and require the OPC Director to
58 keep records confidential; to amend the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 to
59 allow for the sale of self-defense sprays, to clarify the intent requirement of illegal
60 possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices, to require certain firearms-
61 related sentences to run consecutively, and to amend the penalties for certain firearms
62 possessory offenses, to require a public awareness initiative regarding the petition process
63 for extreme risk protection orders, to direct the Metropolitan Police Department to
64 facilitate a Law Enforcement Shooting Review no less than twice a month, and to require
65 the Mayor to submit to the Council and post online a firearm tracing data and
66 accountability report; to amend the Neighborhood Engagement Achieves Results
67 Amendment Act of 2016 to establish a Private Security Camera System Incentive
68 Program to encourage the purchase and installation of security camera systems and glass
69 break sensors; to amend section 14-307(d) of the District of Columbia Official Code to
70 clarify that victim information is confidential; to amend Title 16 of the District of
71 Columbia Official Code to grant the right to jury trial in cases where the alleged victim is
72 a law enforcement officer, to add a representative from the Office of Unified
73 Communications on the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board, to establish a
74 rebuttable presumption that pre-hearing detention is necessary where there is a substantial
75 probability that a youth committed certain serious violent crimes or committed a
76 dangerous crime or crime of violence while armed, to allow victims and eyewitnesses and
77 their immediate family members to attend plea hearings, subject to rules regarding
78 witnesses, and to allow more exchange of information between the Office of the Attorney
79 General, the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, and certain members of the
80 public; to amend An Act To establish a code of law for the District of Columbia to define
81 significant bodily injury as traumatic brain injury or that which requires hospitalization to
82 prevent long-term physical damage or to abate severe pain, to create a new standalone
83 offense of strangulation and to expand the definition of carjacking to include situations
84 where the car is visible and in the vicinity of the victim; to amend the Revised Statutes of
85 the District of Columbia to expand the offense of assault on a law enforcement officer to
86 include assaults on emergency medical technicians and related officials; to amend the
87 Anti-Sexual Abuse Act of 1994 to clarify the definition of significant relationship in
88 sexual abuse cases, to establish progressive sentencing for misdemeanor sexual abuse and
89 misdemeanor sexual abuse of a child or minor, of , and to allow for a penalty
90 enhancement in sexual abuse cases in which the victim was under 13 years old to create
91 additional protections for 12-year-old victims of sexual abuse; to amend the
92 Criminalization of Non-Consensual Pornography Act of 2014 to make clarifying
93 changes to the offenses of unlawful disclosure and unlawful publication; to amend the
94 District of Columbia Theft and White Collar Crimes Act of 1982 to establish the offense
95 of directing organized retail theft, to redefine theft in the first degree, to add a sentencing
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96 enhancement for certain assaults against senior citizens; to enhance penalties for
97 committing certain dangerous and violent crimes committed in a property belonging to
98 the Department of Parks and Recreation; to create penalty enhancement for crimes of
99 violence against vulnerable adults; to revive and amend the Anti-Intimidation and
100 Defacing of Public or Private Property Criminal Penalty Act of 1982 to re-establish the
101 prohibition for wearing a mask under certain conditions and to make conforming
102 amendments; to create penalty enhancements for offenses against transportation
103 providers, transit operators, Metrorail station managers, employees, passengers, and
104 transit vehicle passengers; to create additional protections for 12-year-old victims of
105 sexual abuse; to amend the DNA Sample Act of 2001 to require law enforcement to
106 collect DNA samples from individuals upon arrest and establish expungement procedures
107 for these samples; to amend the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the District of
108 Columbia Establishment Act of 2001 to require the CJCC agency to post certain data; to
109 amend An Act To control the possession, sale, transfer, and use of pistols and other
110 dangerous weapons in the District of Columbia, to provide penalties, to prescribe rules of
111 evidence, and for other purposes to prohibit firearms possession for people convicted of
112 stalking, to establish an offense of discarding firearms and ammunition, to establish an
113 offense of possessing a gun with a tampered serial number possessing a stolen firearm or
114 possessing stolen ammunition, to establish an offense of endangerment with a firearm, to
115 establish an offense of endangerment with a firearm, to provide enhanced penalties for
116 extremely dangerous weapons; to amend Title 23 of the District of Columbia Official
117 Code to enhance the criminal statute of limitations for serious crimes, including sexual
118 offenses and murder, to give courts discretion to make a misdemeanor arrest warrant
119 extraditable, to clarify that GPS records from the Pretrial Services Agency are admissible
120 in court, to require judges to issue written findings where they decide against holding
121 individuals pretrial, to allow extensions to the 100-day clock for pretrial detention in
122 greater than 20-day increments, to enhance the rebuttable presumption in favor of pretrial
123 detention in cases involving violent crimes and sexual abuse, and to amend the
124 definitions of dangerous crimes and crimes of violence to include certain additional
125 sexual abuse offenses, to make conforming amendments to ensure the rights of child
126 crime victims, to make conforming amendments to the Expanding Supports for Crime
127 Victims Amendment Act of 2023; to set requirements for nutrient-dense food served in
128 correctional facilities, to require the Department of Corrections to establish an expanded
129 hospitality and culinary arts training program; to amend the Youth Rehabilitation
130 Amendment Act of 1985 to establish a Director of Emerging Adult Services and an
131 Advisory Board; to amend Title 28 to delay a law prohibiting discrimination based on
132 cash payments; to amend the Act to Regulate Public Conduct on Public Passenger
133 Vehicles to require public transit passengers stopped for certain violations, including fare
134 evasion, to provide officials with their true name and address for the purpose of issuing a
135 notice of infraction, and to provide that failure to comply is punishable by a fine of up to
136 $100; to amend the Transit Operator Protection and Enhanced Penalty Amendment Act
137 of 2008 to enhance penalties committed against transit operators and Metrorail
138 employees; to revive and amend the Anti-Loitering/Drug Free Zone Act of 1996 to
139 reauthorize the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department to determine and declare a
140 drug enforcement zone and prohibit the congregation of 2 or more persons on public
141 property, for the purpose of participating in the use, purchase, or sale of illegal drugs,
142 within the perimeter of the drug enforcement zone; to amend Chapter 39 of Title 24 of
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143 the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations to repeal the requirement that officers
144 inform contact subjects that they are being recorded by a body-worn camera and provide
145 language access services, and to make conforming amendments; and to amend the
146 Limitation on the Use of the Chokehold Act of 1985 to clarify the definitions of
147 asphyxiating restraint and neck restraint and apply them retroactively.
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149 BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
150 act may be cited as the “Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024”.
151 Sec. 2. The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice Establishment Act
152 of 2011, effective September 6, 2023 (D.C. Law 25-50; D.C. Official Code § 1-301.191 et seq.),
153 is amended as follows:
154 (a) Section 3022 is amended by adding a new subsection (c) to read as follows:
155 “(c)(1) The Deputy Mayor shall establish a program, under which the Deputy Mayor
156 shall have grantmaking authority to issue grants to eligible organizations, as described in
157 paragraph (2) of this subsection, solely for the purpose of creating or augmenting a Safe
158 Commercial Corridors Program, which shall promote public safety and health through evidence-
159 based activities for residents, workers, and visitors within the area served by the organization and
160 the surrounding area (“commercial district”).
161 “(2) To be eligible for a grant under this subsection, an organization shall:
162 “(A) Serve the District’s residents, workers, business owners, property
163 owners, and visitors of a commercial corridor in the District; and
164 “(B) Engage in the maintenance of public and commercial spaces in the
165 District.
166 “(3) An organization seeking a grant under this subsection shall submit to the
167 Deputy Mayor a proposed Safe Commercial Corridors Program application, in a form prescribed
168 by the Deputy Mayor, which shall include:
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169 “(A) A description of the public safety and health problems faced in the
170 commercial district;
171 “(B) A Safe Commercial Corridors Program Plan describing how the
172 applicant proposes to spend the grant funds in evidence-based ways to address the public safety
173 and health problems identified in the application and to promote improvements in public safety
174 and health in the commercial district;
175 “(C) A Clean Hands certification; and
176 “(D) Any additional information requested by the Deputy Mayor.
177 “(4) A Safe Commercial Corridors Program Plan may include the following
178 activities:
179 “(A) Relationship-building with residents, workers, businesses, and
180 regular visitors;
181 “(B) Connecting residents, workers, visitors, and businesses with
182 resources available through District government agencies and direct service providers;
183 “(C) Providing safe passage for individuals who request accompaniment
184 walking to transit or their vehicles;
185 “(D) Assisting business owners with improvements to their security and
186 safety systems and protocols;
187 “(E) Responding to individuals with substance use disorders and
188 implementing harm-reduction strategies;
189 “(F) Implementing de-escalation techniques;
190 “(G) Deterring crime and public safety violations;
191 “(H) Liaising with residents, workers, businesses, visitors, District public
192 safety and health agencies, direct service providers in the community, and others as appropriate;
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193 “(I) Providing culturally competent services and programming; and
194 “(J) Implementing other innovative strategies to promote public safety.
195 “(5) Organizations receiving funds pursuant to this subsection shall endeavor to
196 coordinate with other organizations receiving funds pursuant to this subsection and to share
197 results and lessons learned from implementation of a Safe Commercial Corridors Program and
198 other public safety efforts implemented by the organization.
199 “(6) A grant awarded pursuant to this subsection may be used to pay for the costs
200 of:
201 “(A) Salary and fringe benefits for staff;
202 “(B) Equipment, training, training materials, uniforms, first aid and other
203 medical materials and equipment, and other materials and equipment for purposes of
204 implementing the Safe Commercial Corridors Program; and
205 “(C) Other costs that support improved public safety and health pursuant
206 to the Safe Commercial Corridors Program Plan.
207 “(7) An organization receiving a grant pursuant to this subsection shall submit a
208 report to the Deputy Mayor by the end of each fiscal year in which funds are received containing
209 the following:
210 “(A) An evaluation of the success of its Safe Commercial Corridors
211 Program, including a detailed description of the program activities;
212 “(B) A description of any training or support provided to program staff;
213 “(C) A summary of the number and types of interactions between program
214 staff and residents, visitors, businesses, and other individuals;
215 “(D) Evidence indicating the impact of the program activities on public
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216 safety and health indicators; and
217 “(E) Any other data or information as required by the Deputy Mayor.”.
218 (b) A new section 3024 is added to read as follows:
219 “Sec. 3023. Transit Corridor Safety and Emergency Response program.
220 “(a) No later than 180 days after the applicability date of the Secure DC Omnibus
221 Amendment Act of 2024, as approved by the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety on
222 January 17, 2024 (Committee print of Bill 25-345) he Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and
223 Justice (“DMPSJ”), in consultation with the District Department of Transportation (“DDOT”),
224 Metropolitan Police Department (“MPD”), and the Metro Transit Police Department (“MTPD”),
225 shall establish a 2-year demonstration program of emergency communication and video
226 surveillance systems at various strategic locations at or near bus stops, train stations, or other
227 public spaces to increase safety along transit routes in the District.
228 “(b) The emergency communication and video surveillance systems shall be set up to
229 promptly connect District residents and visitors to emergency response services and captured
230 video and audio shall be used to identify violators of District criminal law.
231 “(c) As part of the implementation of the demonstration program, DMPSJ shall:
232 “(1) Evaluate various emergency communication stations to identify the most
233 appropriate device for use in the District;
234 “(2) Select locations for placement of emergency communication and video
235 surveillance systems in consultation with MPD, MTPD, and DDOT; provided, that:
236 “(A) Priority consideration shall be given for sites with higher incidence
237 of:
238 “(i) Late-night or early morning ridership; and
239 “(ii) Harassment, theft, or violent offenses;

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240 “(B) At least one emergency communication and video surveillance
241 system shall be installed in each ward;
242 “(3) Provide a report to the Chairperson for the Committee with jurisdiction over
243 the DMPSJ describing how the site for each emergency communication and video surveillance
244 system was selected;
245 “(4) Install signs providing notice to District public transportation patrons and
246 other residents and visitors where an emergency communication and video surveillance system is
247 in use; and
248 “(5) Collect appropriate data on the effectiveness of the emergency
249 communication and video surveillance system, including how often the emergency
250 communication stations were activated, whether audio, video, or other information captured from
251 the systems led to the successful identification of perpetrators of criminal or civil offenses, and
252 whether incidents of criminal or civil offenses decreased at or near the emergency
253 communication and video surveillance system locations following the installation of the
254 emergency communication and video surveillance system.
255 “(d) No later than 60 days after the conclusion of the 2-year demonstration program
256 required under subsection (a) of this section, DDOT shall submit a report on the results of the
257 demonstration program to the Council. The report shall include:
258 “(1) The locations, date, and timestamps for when the emergency communication
259 stations were used;
260 “(2) The total number of arrests made regarding conduct recorded or otherwise
261 identified by the emergency communication and video surveillance systems; and
262 “(4) The expenses incurred by the District to implement the demonstration
263 program.
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264 “(e) The DMPSJ shall provide for routine maintenance and repair of emergency
265 communication stations and video surveillance technology in accordance with recommendations
266 from the manufacturers.
267 “(f) Operators of an emergency communication and video surveillance system shall have
268 completed training in the procedures for the installation, testing, and operation of the device.
269 “(g) Each emergency communication and visual surveillance station installed during the
270 demonstration program shall be equipped with a bright blue or other colored light indicating its
271 presence from a distance, and an alarm button that, when pressed, places a call to an emergency
272 response dispatcher. Continuous video surveillance technology shall be affixed to or installed in
273 close proximity to each emergency communication station.
274 “(h) The demonstration program shall use necessary technologies to ensure to the extent
275 practicable, that photographs, microphotographs, videotape, or other recorded images produced
276 by the emergency communication and video surveillance system shall include high quality
277 images to identify the individuals involved in any situation or altercation that leads to the
278 activation of the device, to the extent allowed by District and federal law.
279 “(i) Within 6 months after the applicability date of the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment
280 Act of 2024, as approved by the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety on January 17,
281 2024 (Committee print of Bill 25-345), DMPSJ, in consultation with DDOT, MPD, and MTPD,
282 shall initiate a study on the prevalence of violence and crime that occurs at bus stops, train
283 stations, and other public spaces in the District and identify and evaluate short-term and long-
284 term strategies for reducing crime in those locations. Within one year after the applicability date
285 of this act DMPSJ shall provide to the Council a report on the study, including
286 recommendations on the feasibility, efficacy, and environmental impact of the identified
287 violence-reducing strategies and a cost-benefit analysis of identified strategies that includes a
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288 detailed cost breakdown for implementing each recommended strategy across the financial plan.
289 “(j) No later than 180 days after the applicability date of the Secure DC Omnibus
291 January 17, 2024 (Committee print of Bill 25-345), the Mayor, pursuant to Title I of the District
292 of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act, approved October 21, 1968 (82 Stat. 1204; D.C.
293 Official Code § 2-501 et seq.), shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this title.
294 “(k) For the purposes of this subsection, the term:
295 “(1) “Emergency communication and video surveillance system” means an
296 emergency communication station affixed with or in close proximity to continuous video
297 surveillance technology operated by or accessible to the Metropolitan Police Department
298 “(2) “Emergency communication station” means a fixed station, illuminated by a
299 bright blue or other colored light beacon, that features an alarm button that, when pressed,
300 connects directly via audio with emergency services dispatch.
301 “(3) “Operator of an emergency communication and video surveillance system”
302 means a person authorized to set up, test, or operate an emergency communication and video
303 surveillance system.
304 “(4) “Public transportation” means any bus, train, or streetcar within the
305 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, DC Circulator, or Streetcar transit systems
306 operated in the District.
307 “(5) “Bus stop” means any stop, either permanent or temporary, that is part of the
308 Metrobus, DC Circulator, or Streetcar lines within the bounds of the District.
309 “(6) “Train station” means any stop, either permanent or temporary, that is part of
310 the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority train matrix in the District.
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311 “(7) “Public space” means any location that is open and accessible to the general
312 public including public parks, train stations, and District sidewalks and streets.”.
313 Sec. 3. The Office of Unified Communications Establishment Act of 2004, effective
314 December 7, 2004 (D.C. Law 15-205; D.C. Official Code § 1-327.51 et seq.), is amended by
315 adding new sections 3207b and 3207c to read as follows:
316 “Sec. 3207b. Call data collection and posting.
317 “(a) On a monthly basis, the Office shall collect and publicly post on the Office’s website
318 the number of calls eligible to be diverted and the number of calls actually diverted to:
319 “(1) The Department of Behavioral Health Access Help Line;
320 “(2) The District Department of Transportation, for motor vehicle collisions that
321 do not result in an injury;
322 “(3) The Department of Public Works (“DPW”), for parking enforcement; and
323 “(4) The Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (“FEMS”) Nurse
324 Triage Line.
325 “(b) On a monthly basis, the Office shall collect and publicly post the following
326 information on the Office’s website :
327 “(1) Descriptions of each call-handling issue, the cause of the issue, and the
328 corrective action taken by the Office;
329 “(2) The number of shifts operated under minimum staffing levels, including the
330 difference between the minimum staffing level and the number of staff members on a shift;
331 “(3) Average and maximum call-to-answer times;
332 “(4) Average and maximum answer-to-dispatch times;
333 “(5) The number of calls in the queue for over 15 seconds;
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335 “(7) The number and type of 911 misuse calls;
336 “(8) The number of text-to-911 messages received;
337 “(9) Queue-to-dispatch times for priority 1 calls to Fire and Emergency Services
338 (“FEMS”) and the Metropolitan Police Department (“MPD”);
339 “(10) End-to-end service request times/call to arrival on scene times for priority 1
340 calls to FEMS and MPD;
341 “(11) The percentage of Emergency Services calls that lead to dispatch of
342 advanced life support;
343 “Sec. 3207c. 311 services.
344 “(a) No later than 180 days after the applicability date of the Secure DC Omnibus
346 January 17, 2024 (Committee print of Bill 25-345), the Office shall permit persons to submit
347 requests for the following services via the District’s 311 system at all times:
348 “(1) Maintenance of porous flexible pavement sidewalks by the District
349 Department of Transportation (by selecting “porous flexible pavement” as the material within the
350 “Sidewalk Repair” service group);
351 “(2) Leaf collection by the Department of Public Works (“DPW”); provided, that
352 the Office shall not be required to permit persons to submit requests for this service during
353 seasons in which DPW does not offer this service;
354 “(3) Graffiti removal by DPW; provided, that the Office shall not be required to
355 permit persons to submit requests for this service during seasons in which DPW does not offer
356 this service; and
357 “(b) No later than 180 days after the applicability date of the Secure DC Omnibus
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359 January 17, 2024 (Committee print of Bill 25-345), the Office shall facilitate referrals and access
360 to the relevant servicing entities for the following request-types, such as through the posting of
361 website links or contact information, and the Office may include a disclaimer that the referral
362 does not commit the Office to back-end work or quality assurance for completion of the service
363 request:
364 “(1) Maintenance of electrical wires;
365 “(2) Maintenance of utility poles;
366 “(3) Maintenance of fire hydrants;
367 “(4) Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration response to issues relating
368 to alcohol sales, including:
369 “(A) After-hours sales of alcohol;
370 “(B) Breach of a settlement agreement;
371 “(C) No Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”) manager on duty;
372 “(D) Excessive noise;
373 “(E) Operating without an ABC license;
374 “(F) Overcrowding;
375 “(G) Sale of alcohol to intoxicated persons;
376 “(H) Sale of alcohol to minors; and
377 “(I) Trash.
378 “(b) No later than 180 days after the applicability date of the Secure DC Omnibus
380 January 17, 2024 (Committee print of Bill 25-345), the Office shall direct 311 system users to
381 the National Park Service website when a user provides a property location that is under National
382 Park Service jurisdiction.”.

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383 Sec. 4. Section 106 of the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services Establishment
384 Act of 2004, effective April 12, 2005 (D.C. Law 15-335; D.C. Official Code § 2-1515.06), is
385 amended as follows:
386 (a) Subsection (a)(1) is amended by striking the phrase “youth in the custody” and
387 inserting the phrase “youth who are currently in or were previously in the custody” in its place.
388 (b) Subsection (d) is amended to read as follows:
389 “(d) Notwithstanding the confidentiality requirements of this section, or any other
390 provision of law, a law enforcement officer may obtain records pertaining to youth who are
391 currently or were previously in the custody of the Department, other than juvenile case records
392 (as defined in D.C. Official Code § 16-2331) and juvenile social records (as defined in D.C.
393 Official Code § 16-2332), for the purpose of investigating a crime allegedly involving a youth in
394 the custody of the Department. The confidentiality of any information disclosed to law
395 enforcement officers pursuant to this section shall be maintained pursuant to D.C. Official Code
396 § 16-2333.”.
397 (c) New subsections (e) and (f) are added to read as follows:
398 “(e) The Department shall inform the Attorney General, in advance:
399 “(1) As soon as is practicable, each time:
400 “(A) A committed youth is released to the community, regardless of the
401 length of release; or
402 “(B) The Department changes a committed youth level or type of
403 placement; and,
404 “(2) Within 24 hours, each time a youth:
405 “(A) Escapes from a secure placement; or
406 “(B) Absconds from a community placement.”.

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407 “(f) Notwithstanding paragraph (a)(5), unless the release of the information is otherwise
408 prohibited by law or the information relates to medical, dental, or mental health appointments,
409 the Attorney General, at his or her discretion, may disclose information received from the
410 Department pursuant to subsection (e) to:
411 “(1) Any victim, any eyewitness, or any duly authorized attorney of any victim or
412 witness;
413 “(2) Any immediate family member or custodian of any victim or eyewitness, if
414 the victim or eyewitness is a child or if the victim is deceased or incapacitated, or any duly
415 authorized attorney of such immediate family member or custodian; or
416 “(3) The parent or guardian of the committed youth.”.
417 Sec. 5. Section 204(d-1) of the Freedom of Information Act of 1976, effective March 29,
418 1977 (D.C. Law 1-96; D.C. Official Code § 2-534(d-1)), is amended as follows:
419 (a) Subsection (d-1)(2) is amended as follows:
420 (1) The lead-in language is amended by striking the phrase “regardless of whether
421 the matter was fully adjudicated or resulted in policy training, including:” and inserting the
422 phrase “that pertains to the officer’s commission of a crime, the officer’s interactions with
423 members of the public, or the officer’s receipt of a judicial officer’s adverse credibility finding in
424 a criminal proceeding, including:” in its place.
425 (2) Paragraph (A) is amended by striking the phrase “the name of the officer” and
426 inserting the phrase “the name and badge number of the officer” in its place.
427 (b) Subsection (d-1)(3) is amended to read as follows:
428 “(3) When providing records or information related to disciplinary records, the
429 responding public body may redact:
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431 administrative departmental rules that do not involve interactions with members of the public
432 and are not otherwise connected to the officer’s investigative, enforcement, training, supervision,
433 or reporting responsibilities;
434 “(B) Information regarding the officer’s medical history;
435 “(C) Information regarding the officer’s use of an employee assistance
436 program, including mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment service, counseling, or
437 therapy;
438 “(D) Personal contact information, including home addresses, telephone
439 numbers, and email addresses;
440 “(E) Any social security numbers or dates of birth;
441 “(F) Any records or information that, if released, would disclose the
442 identity of whistleblowers, complainants, victims, witnesses, undercover agents, or informants;
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444 “(G) Any other records or information otherwise exempt from disclosure
445 under this section other than subsection (a)(2) of this section.”.
446 Sec. 6. Section 3(a) of the Advisory Commission on Sentencing Establishment Act of
447 1998, effective October 16, 1998 (D.C. Law 12-167; D.C. Official Code § 3-102(a)), is amended
448 as follows:
449 (a) The lead-in language is amended by striking the phrase “12 voting members” and
450 inserting the phrase “15 voting members” in its place.
451 (b) Paragraph (1) is amended as follows:
452 (1) Subparagraph (G) is amended to read as follows:
453 “(G) Two members of the District of Columbia Bar, one who has
454 experience with criminal defense in the District of Columbia, and one who has experience with
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455 criminal prosecution in the District of Columbia, appointed by the Chief Judge of the Superior
456 Court in consultation with the President of the District of Columbia Bar;”.
457 (2) Subparagraph (H) is amended by striking the phrase “; and” and inserting a
458 semicolon in its place.
459 (3) Subparagraph (I) is amended to read as follows:
460 “(I) Four residents of the District of Columbia, 2 of whom are nominated
461 by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Council, and 2 of whom are nominated by the
462 chairperson of the Council committee with jurisdiction over judiciary and public safety matters,
463 subject to confirmation by the Council; and”.
464 (4) A new subparagraph (I-i) is added to read as follows:
465 “(I-i) The Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department or the Chief’s
466 designee.”.
467 (c) Paragraph (2) is amended as follows:
468 (1) Subparagraph (B) is repealed.
469 (2) Subparagraph (D) is amended by striking the phrase “; and” and inserting a
471 (3) Subparagraph (E) is amended by striking the period and inserting the phrase “;
472 and” in its place.
473 (4) A new subparagraph (F) is added to read as follows:
474 “(F) The Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice or the Deputy
475 Mayor’s designee.”.
476 Sec. 7. Section 7(a)(1) of the Victims of Violent Crime Compensation Act of 1996,
477 effective April 9, 1997 (D.C. Law 11-243; D.C. Official Code § 4-506(a)(1)), is amended as
478 follows:
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479 (a) Subparagraph (C) is amended as follows:
480 (1) Strike the word “resolution” and insert the phrase “filing or resolution” in its
481 place.
482 (2) Strike the phrase “; or” and insert a semicolon in its place.
483 (b) Subparagraph (D) is amended as follows:
484 (1) Strike the word “resolution” and insert the phrase “filing or resolution” in its
485 place; and
486 (2) Strike the phrase “; and” and insert the phrase “; or” in its place.
487 (c) A new subparagraph (E) is added to read as follows:
488 “(E) The filing or resolution of any other post-conviction motion in which
489 the claimant was a victim or secondary victim; and”.
490 Sec. 8. Section 3022(a) of the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants Transparency
491 Act of 2022, effective September 21, 2022 (D.C. Law 24-167; D.C. Official Code § 4-
492 571.01(a)), is amended as follows:
493 (a) A new subsection (c) is added to read as follows:
494 “(c) No later than 60 days after the applicability date of the Secure DC Omnibus
496 January 17, 2024 (Committee print of Bill 25-345), and every 6 months thereafter, OVSJG shall
497 publish the outcomes of the Victim Services Division, including:
498 “(1) The number of victims engaged each month;
499 “(2) The number of victims who accepted service each month;
500 “(3) The services recommended to the victims each month; and
501 “(4) Summary of collected feedback from victims and their families on their
502 experiences with victim services and coordination efforts.”.

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503 Sec. 9. The Expanding Supports for Crime Victims Amendment Act of 2022, effective
504 April 6, 2023 (D.C. Law 24-341, D.C. Official Code § 4-581.01) is amended as follows:
505 (a) Subsection (c) is amended by adding a new paragraph (6) to read as follows:
506 “(6) Within 180 days after the applicability date of the Secure DC Omnibus
508 January 17, 2024 (Committee print of Bill 25-345), OVSJG shall develop and launch a public
509 awareness campaign to raise awareness of the availability of government and community-based
510 victim services and the role of the Coordinator to the public and the following entities:
511 “(A) Hospitals;
512 “(B) District of Columbia Public Schools;
513 “(C) District of Columbia Public Charter Schools;
514 “(D) College and university campuses in the District;
515 “(E) The District of Columbia Housing Authority;
516 “(F) MPD; and
517 “(G) Community-based organizations.”.
518 (b) By adding a new subsection (d) to read as follows:
519 “(d)(1)There is established a Victim Services Coordinator (“Coordinator”) within the
520 OVSJG Victim Services Division. The Coordinator shall:
521 “(A)Be responsible for connecting victims and their families to
522 government and community-based support services and resources that encourage healing, reduce
523 revictimization, and prevent future incidents of violence;
524 “(B)Work with OVSJG leadership and staff on the implementation of the
525 hospital-based violence intervention program and coordinate with HVIP members to ensure a
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527 “(C) Collaborate with the MPD Victim Services Branch to ensure a
528 coordinated response to victims’ needs;
529 “(D) Develop formal protocols and procedures between OVSJG and the
530 HVIP and the MPD Victim Services Branch regarding the Coordinator’s role and expectations of
531 each entity when connecting victims to support services;
532 “(E) Coordinate and meet with HVIP members and the MPD Victim
533 Services Branch on, at a minimum, a monthly basis to discuss specific cases and ensure victims
534 receive information on available services;
535 “(F) Provide information to victims and their families about government
536 and community-based services, including the DC Victim Hotline, and connect them to the
537 Victim Assistance Network or an appropriate community-based organization for support
538 services;
539 “(G) Assist victims in understanding the Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights
540 described in D.C. Official Code § 23-1901;
541 “(H) Connect victims and their families to the appropriate District agency
542 or community-based organization based on their needs;
543 “(I) Collaborate with community-based organizations, HVIP members,
544 and the MPD Victim Services Branch to improve victim services in the District; and
545 “(J) Collect feedback from victims and their families on their experiences
546 with victim services and coordination efforts.
547 “(2) Upon initial contact with victims, the MPD Victim Services Branch and
548 HVIP members shall provide the Coordinator’s contact information and a description of the
549 Coordinator’s available services to victims. In cases where initial contact with victims by the
550 MPD Victim Services Branch or an HVIP member is not possible, MPD Victim Services Branch
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551 or the HVIP shall notify the Coordinator and provide the victim’s contact information to the
552 Coordinator. Upon being notified, the Coordinator shall contact the victim within 48 hours and
553 conduct a follow-up contact within 14 days after the Coordinator’s initial contact to assess the
554 victim’s evolving needs. Any information shared by the victim with the Coordinator shall be
555 considered confidential and may not be shared without the victim’s written consent.
556 “(3) For the purposes of this subsection, the term:
557 “(A) “Hospital-based violence intervention program” or “HVIP” shall
558 have the same meaning as provided in D.C. Official Code § 14-313(3).
559 “(B) “HVIP member” shall have the same meaning as provided in D.C.
560 Official Code § 14-313(4).
561 “(C) “Victim” shall have the same meaning as provided in D.C. Official
562 Code § 23-1905(2).
563 “(D) “Victim Assistance Network” means a collection of victim service
564 providers in the District of Columbia that provide services in medical treatment, mental health,
565 legal advice, and related services.
566 Sec. 10. The Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Act of 1977, effective September
567 23, 1977 (D.C. Law 2-22; D.C. Official Code § 4-1301.01 et seq.), is amended as follows:
568 (a) Section 203(a)(2) (D.C. Official Code § 4-1302.03(a)(2)) is amended by striking the
569 phrase “abused or neglected child” and inserting the phrase “abused, neglected, or delinquent
570 child” in its place.
571 (b) Section 306(a) (D.C. Official Code § 4-1303.06(a)) is amended as follows:
572 (1) The lead-in language is amended by striking the phrase “families or other
573 persons, shall” and inserting the phrase “families, shall” in its place.
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574 (2) Paragraph (6) is amended by striking the phrase “; or” and inserting a
576 (3) Paragraph (7) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting a
578 (4) New paragraphs (8), (9), and (10) are added to read as follows:
579 “(8) The investigation, diversion, or prosecution of a child alleged to have
580 committed delinquent acts (as defined in D.C. Official Code § 16-2301(7)), or found to be in
581 need of supervision (as defined in D.C. Official Code § 16-2301(8));
582 “(9) The investigation, diversion, or prosecution of a parent who is alleged to
583 have violated the Attendance Accountability Amendment Act of 2013, effective September 29,
584 2013 (D.C. Law 20-17; 60 DCR 9839), and may be prosecuted pursuant to An Act To provide
585 for compulsory school attendance, for the taking of a school census in the District of Columbia,
586 and for other purposes, approved February 4, 1925 (43 Stat. 806; D.C. Official Code § 38-201 et
587 seq.); or
588 “(10) The investigation or prosecution of unauthorized disclosure of confidential
589 records pursuant to section 307.”.
590 Sec. 11. Section 386(c) of the Revised Statutes of the District of Columbia (D.C. Official
591 Code § 5-113.01(c)), is amended by adding a new paragraph (1B) to read as follows:
592 “(1B) Quarterly, the case closure rates for:
593 “(A) Violent crimes, by offense, committed with or without the use of a
594 weapon; and
595 “(B) Non-fatal shootings.”.
596 Sec. 12. Section 3004 of the Body-Worn Camera Regulation and Reporting
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597 Requirements Act of 2015, effective October 22, 2015 (D.C. Law 21-36; D.C. Official Code § 5-
598 116.33), is amended as follows:
599 (a) Subsection (e) is amended to read as follows:
600 “(e)(1) For any incident involving an officer-involved death or serious use of
601 force (as defined in subsection (g) of this section), officers shall not review any body-worn
602 camera recordings to assist in initial report writing.
603 “(2) Officers shall indicate, when writing any initial or subsequent reports,
604 whether the officer viewed body-worn camera footage prior to writing the report and specify
605 what body-worn camera footage the officer viewed.”.
606 (b) Subsection (f) is repealed.
607 (c) Subsection (g) is amended as follows:
608 (1) Paragraph (3) is amended as follows:
609 (A) Subparagraph (A) is amended to read as follows:
610 “(A) Firearm discharges by a Metropolitan Police Department
611 officer, with the exception of a negligent discharge that does not otherwise put members of the
612 public at risk of injury or death, a discharge at an animal, or a range or training incidents;
613 (B) Subparagraph (C) is amended by striking the phrase “a loss of
614 consciousness,” and inserting the phrase “a protracted loss of consciousness,” in its place.
615 (2) A new paragraph (4) is added to read as follows:
616 “(4) “Serious bodily injury” means extreme physical pain, illness, or
617 impairment of physical condition including physical injury that involves a substantial risk of
618 death, protracted and obvious disfigurement, protracted loss or impairment of the function of a
619 bodily member or organ, or protracted loss of consciousness.”.
620 Sec. 13. Section 3(5) of the Limitation on the Use of Chokehold Act of 1985, effective
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621 January 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-77; D.C. Official Code § 5-125.02(5)), is amended to read as
622 follows:
623 “(5) “Neck restraint” means the use of any body part or object by a law
624 enforcement officer to apply pressure against a person’s neck, including the trachea, carotid
625 artery, or jugular vein, with the purpose, intent, or effect of controlling or restricting the person’s
626 airway, blood flow, or breathing, except in cases where:
627 “(A) The contact with these areas of the neck is brief, unintentional, and
628 incidental; or
629 “(B) The law enforcement officer is acting in good faith to provide
630 medical care or treatment, such as by providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.”.
631 Sec. 14. The Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022,
632 effective April 21, 2023 (D.C. Law 24-345; 70 DCR 7094), is amended as follows:
633 (a) Section 127(a)(11) (D.C. Official Code § 5-365.01(a)(11)) is amended to read as
634 follows:
635 “(11) “Serious bodily injury” means extreme physical pain, illness, or impairment
636 of physical condition, including physical injury that involves:
637 “(A) A substantial risk of death;
638 “(B) Protracted and obvious disfigurement;
639 “(C) Protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member or
640 organ; or
641 “(D) Protracted loss of consciousness.”.
642 (b) Section 128 (D.C. Official Code § 5-365.02) is amended as follows:
643 (1) Subsection (a) is amended as follows:
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644 (A) Paragraph (1)(B) is amended by striking the phrase “immediate threat”
645 and inserting the phrase “imminent threat” in its place.
646 (B) Paragraph (2) is amended as follows:
647 (i) Subparagraph (A) is amended by striking the phrase “fleeing
648 suspect,” and inserting the phrase “fleeing suspect or suspects,” in its place.
649 (ii) Subparagraph (B) is amended to read as follows:
650 “(B) Under the totality of circumstances, not likely to cause death or
651 serious bodily injury to any person, other than to the fleeing suspect or suspects; and”.
652 (2) Subsection (c) is repealed.
653 Sec. 15. Section 502(c)(2) of the Omnibus Public Safety Agency Reform Amendment
654 Act of 2004, effective September 30, 2004 (D.C. Law 15-194; D.C. Official Code § 5-
655 1031(c)(2)), is amended to read as follows:
656 “(2) The schedule shall include:
657 “(A) The date, time, and location of the hearing; and
658 “(B) A summary of the alleged misconduct or changes against the subject
659 officer.”.
660 Sec. 16. The Office of Citizen Complaint Review Establishment Act of 1998, effective
661 March 26, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-208; D.C. Official Code § 5-1101 et seq.), is amended as follows:
662 (a) Section 5 (D.C. Official Code § 5-1104) is amended as follows:
663 (1) Subsection (d-2) is amended as follows:
664 (A) Paragraph (2) is amended by striking the phrase “have unfettered
665 access to all information and supporting documentation” and inserting the phrase “have
666 unfettered access to all information and supporting documentation that is directly related to
667 OPC’s investigation into an officer’s alleged misconduct or” in its place.
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668 (B) A new paragraph (3) is added to read as follows:
669 “(3) The Executive Director shall keep confidential the identity of any person
670 named in any documents transferred from the MPD to the Office pursuant to paragraphs (1) and
671 (2) of this subsection.”.
672 (b) Section 17(a) (D.C. Official Code § 5-1116(a)) is amended as follows:
673 (1) The lead-in language of Section 17(a) is amended by striking the phrase
674 “officer’s integrity in criminal investigations,” and inserting the phrase “officer’s receipt of a
675 judicial officer’s adverse credibility finding in a criminal proceeding,” in its place.
676 (2) Subsection (1) is amended by striking the phrase “rank, length of service, and
677 current duty status” and inserting the phrase “rank, race, gender, and length of service”.
678 Sec. 17. The Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975, effective September 24, 1976
679 (D.C. Law 1-85; D.C. Official Code § 7-2501.01 et seq.), is amended as follows:
680 (a) A new section 213a is added to read as follows:
681 “Sec. 213a. Sale of self-defense sprays.
682 “Notwithstanding any other provision of this act, a person may transfer, offer for sale,
683 sell, give, or deliver a self-defense spray to another person in the District for the purposes set
684 forth in section 213; provided, that the self-defense spray is propelled from an aerosol container,
685 labeled with or accompanied by clearly written instructions as to its use, and dated to indicate its
686 anticipated useful life.”.
687 (b) Section 601(D.C. Official Code § 7-2506.01) is amended as follows :
688 (1) Subsection (b) is amended to read as follows:
689 “(b) No person in the District shall knowingly possess, sell, or transfer any large capacity
690 ammunition feeding device regardless of whether the device is attached to a firearm, with
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691 recklessness as to the fact that the ammunition device is a large capacity ammunition feeding
692 device.”.
693 (2) A new subsection (c) is added to read as follows:
694 “(c) Definitions. For the purposes of this subsection:
695 “(1) The term “large capacity ammunition feeding device” means a magazine,
696 belt, drum, feed strip, or similar device that has a capacity of, or that can be readily restored or
697 converted to accept, more than 10 rounds of ammunition. The term “large capacity ammunition
698 feeding device” shall not include an attached tubular device designed to accept, and capable of
699 operating only with, .22 caliber rimfire ammunition;
700 “(2) The term “recklessness” means a conscious disregard of a substantial risk
701 that the ammunition device was a large capacity ammunition feeding device, and the risk is of
702 such a nature and degree that, considering the nature of and motivation for the person’s conduct
703 and the circumstances the person is aware of, the person’s conscious disregard of that risk is a
704 gross deviation from the standard of conduct that a reasonable individual would follow in the
705 person’s situation.”.
706 (c) Section 706 (D.C. Official Code § 7-2507.06) is amended as follows:
708 (A) Paragraph (3)(B) is repealed.
709 (B) Paragraph (4) is amended by striking the phrase “3 years, or both.”
710 and inserting the phrase “3 years, which shall be imposed consecutive to any other sentence of
711 imprisonment, or both.”.
712 (C) A new paragraphs (5)is added to read as follows:
713 “(5) A person convicted of possessing a firearm with an intent to sell, offer for
714 sale, or make available for sale, in violation of section 501, shall be fined no more than the
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715 amount set forth in section 101 of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Amendment Act of 2012,
716 effective June 11, 2013 (D.C. Law 19-317; D.C. Official Code § 22-3571.01), or incarcerated for
717 no less than 2 years nor more than 10 years, or both.
718 (2) Subsection (b) is amended by adding a new paragraph (1A) to read as follows:
719 “(1A) The administrative disposition provided for in this subsection shall not be
720 available to any person who has previously been convicted of any felony in the District or
721 elsewhere.”.
722 (d) Section 1013 (D.C. Official Code § 7-2510.13) is amended as follows:
723 (1) Subsection (a)(2)(D) is amended to read as follows:
724 “(D) “The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions;”.
725 (2) Subsection (c) is amended by striking the phrase “Working Group” and
726 inserting the phrase “Working Group, and shall convene the Working Group no later than April
727 1, 2024” in its place.
728 (3) Subsection (e) is amended by striking the phrase “January 1, 2023” and
729 inserting the phrase “April 1, 2025” in its place.
730 (e) A new section 1014 is added to read as follows:
731 “Sec. 1014. Public awareness initiatives.
732 “By September 1, 2023:
733 “(1) The Metropolitan Police Department shall prominently display information
734 about extreme risk protection orders, including the petition process, on its website; and
735 “(2) The Office of the Attorney General shall develop and implement a public
736 awareness campaign to inform residents, professionals, and District government employees
737 about extreme risk protection orders, including the petition process.”.
738 (f) New sections 1015 and 1016 are added to read as follows:
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739 “Sec. 1015. Implementation of strategic gun violence reduction strategies.
740 “(a)(1) The Metropolitan Police Department shall facilitate a Law Enforcement Shooting
741 Review no less than twice per month to review each shooting in the District that occurred since
742 the last Law Enforcement Shooting Review, including non-fatal shootings.
743 “(2) The purpose of such Law Enforcement Shooting Reviews shall be to identify
744 the interpersonal dynamics that led to each shooting, the potential for retaliation, and law
745 enforcement or other government agency contacts or interventions with persons involved in the
746 reviewed shootings that may help to prevent retaliatory criminal conduct, and then assign
747 responsibilities for immediate contacts or interventions.
748 “(b) The Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice shall coordinate a Coordination
749 Meeting/Intervention Services Shooting Review no less than twice per month to review each
750 shooting in the District that occurred since the last Coordination Meeting/Intervention Services
751 Shooting Review from a services and response perspective, in order to identify and assign
752 government and community partners to outreach and engage those high-risk individuals
753 implicated by the shootings.
754 “Sec. 1016. Firearm tracing data and accountability report.
755 “(a) On January 1 of each year, the Mayor shall submit to the Council and post on the
756 Mayor’s website a report that includes the following information, using data from the preceding
757 calendar year:
758 “(1) The total number of firearms recovered in the District;
759 “(2) The location where each firearm was recovered, disaggregated by police
760 district;
761 “(3) The total number of ghost guns recovered in the District;
762 “(4) To the extent possible, the number of firearms recovered, disaggregated by, if
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763 available, manufacturer, firearm model, state or country of origin, and the last known point of
764 sale, transfer, theft, or loss of such firearm; and
765 “(5) To the extent possible, an analysis of purchase patterns with the available
766 information from the firearms recovered.
767 “(b) For the purposes of this section, the term “ghost gun” shall have the same meaning
768 as provided in section 101(9B) of the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975, effective
769 September 24, 1976 (D.C. Law 1-85; D.C. Official Code § 7-2501.01(9B)).”.
770 Sec. 18. Section 214 of the Neighborhood Engagement Achieves Results Amendment
771 Act of 2016, effective June 30, 2016 (D.C. Law 21-125; D.C. Official Code § 7-2831), is
773 (a) Subsection (a) is amended to read as follows:
774 “(a)(1) There is established a Private Security Camera System Incentive Program
775 (“Program”), to be administered by the Mayor, to encourage the purchase and installation of the
776 following:
777 “(A) A security camera system on the exterior of a building owned or
778 leased by an individual, business, nonprofit, religious institution, or an entity as that term is
779 defined in D.C. Official Code § 29-101.02(10);
780 “(B) A security camera system on the interior of a building owned or
781 leased by a business that has less than $2.5 million federal gross receipts or sales; and
782 “(C) Glass break sensors installed on the interior of a building owned or
783 leased by a business that has less than $2.5 million federal gross receipts or sales.
784 “(2) A security camera system purchased and installed pursuant to paragraph
785 (1)(A) or (B) of this subsection shall be registered with the Metropolitan Police Department.”.
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787 (1) Paragraph (1) is amended to read as follows:
788 “(1) Purchase and install:
789 “(A) After September 22, 2015, a security camera system on the exterior
790 of the building;
791 “(B) After the applicability date of the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment
793 2024 (Committee print of Bill 25-345), a security camera system installed on the interior of a
794 building owned or leased by a business that has less than $2.5 million federal gross receipts or
795 sales; or
796 “(C) After the applicability date of the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment
798 2024 (Committee print of Bill 25-345), glass break sensors installed on the interior of the
799 building owned or leased by a business that has less than $2.5million federal gross receipts or
800 sales;”.
802 “(2) For security camera systems installed on the exterior or interior of a building,
803 register the system with the Metropolitan Police Department;”.
804 (c) Subsection (c) is amended as follows:
806 “(1) Upon approval of a rebate claim submitted pursuant to subsection (b) of this
807 section, the Program shall provide a rebate; provided, that the amount of the rebate shall not be
808 more than the purchase price of the system or glass break sensors.”.
809 (2) Paragraph (3) is repealed.
810 (d) Subsection (d)(1) is amended by striking the phrase “under the Chapter 2 of Title 4;”
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811 and inserting the phrase “under Chapter 2 of Title 4, or receipt of benefits under the
812 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program;” in its place.
813 (e) Subsection (e)(1)(C) is repealed.
814 (f) Subsection (f) is amended as follows:
815 (1) Paragraph (1) is amended by striking the phrase “system verification” and
816 inserting the phrase “verification of the security camera system or glass break sensors” in its
817 place.
818 (2) Paragraph (2) is amended by striking the phrase “a system” and inserting the
819 phrase “a security camera system” in its place.
820 (3) Paragraph (3) is amended by striking the phrase “; and” and inserting a
822 (4) Paragraph (4) is amended by striking the period and inserting the phrase “;
825 “(5) The maximum amount of rebate that is available under this section.
826 (f) Subsection (h) is amended as follows:
827 (1) Paragraph (2) is amended by striking the phrase “private security cameras”
828 and inserting the phrase “private security cameras and glass break sensors” in its place.
829 (2) Paragraph (4) is amended by striking the phrase “subsection (c)(1)(A) or (B)”
830 and inserting the phrase “subsection (c)(1)(A), (B), or (C)” in its place.
831 (h) Subsection (i) is amended to read as follows:
832 “(i) For the purposes of this section, the term “security camera system” means one or
833 more indoor or outdoor surveillance cameras with functioning digital video recording
834 capability.”.
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835 (i) A new subsection (j) is added to read as follows:
836 “(j) The Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants shall include performance measures
837 and targets for the private security camera program in its annual performance plans, as well as
838 data on actual performance in its annual performance plans.”.
839 Sec. 19. Section 14-307(d) of District of Columbia Official Code is amended as follows:
840 (a) Paragraph (2) is amended by striking the phrase “confidential information” and
841 inserting the phrase “confidential information of a victim” in its place.
842 Sec. 20. Title 16 of the District of Columbia Official Code is amended as follows:
843 (a) Section 16-705(b)(1)(C)(ii) is amended to read as follows:
844 “(ii) The person who is alleged to have been the victim of the
845 offense is a law enforcement officer, as that term is defined in section 432(a) of the Revised
846 Statutes of the District of Columbia (D.C. Official Code § 22-405(a)), if the law enforcement
847 officer was in uniform or acting in an official capacity at the time of the offense; and”.
848 (b) Section 16-1053(a) is amended as follows:
849 (1) Paragraph (9) is amended by striking the phrase “; and” and inserting a
851 (2) Paragraph (10) is amended by striking the period and inserting the phrase “;
854 “(11) The Office of Unified Communications.”.
855 (c) Section 16-2310(a-1)(1)(A) is amended to read as follows:
856 “(A) Committed:
857 “(i) A dangerous crime or a crime of violence while armed with or
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859 “(ii) Unarmed murder, first-degree sexual abuse, carjacking, or
860 assault with intent to commit any such offense; or”.
861 (d) Section 16-2316(e) is amended as follows:
862 (1) Paragraph (3) is amended by striking the phrase “attend transfer, factfinding,
863 disposition, and post-disposition hearings, subject” and inserting the phrase “attend any transfer,
864 plea, factfinding, disposition, or post-disposition hearing, subject” in its place.
865 (2) Paragraph (5) is amended by striking the phrase “transfer, factfinding,” and
866 inserting the phrase “transfer, plea, factfinding,” in its place.
867 (e) Section 16-2331 is amended as follows:
868 (1) Subsection (c) is amended as follows:
869 (A) Paragraph (2) is amended as follows:
870 (i) Subparagraph (D) is amended as follows:
871 (I) Sub-subparagraph (vi) is amended by striking the phrase
872 “; or” and inserting a semicolon in its place.
873 (II) New sub-subparagraphs (viii) and (ix) are added to read
874 as follows:
875 “(viii) The respondent being in abscondence for more than 24
876 hours; or
877 “(ix) The respondent having escaped from a facility;”.
878 (ii) Subparagraph (E) is amended as follows:
879 (I) Sub-subparagraph (vi) is amended by striking the phrase
880 “; or” and inserting a semicolon in its place.
881 (II) New sub-subparagraphs (viii) and (ix) are added to read
882 as follows:
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883 “(viii) The respondent being in abscondence for more than 24
884 hours; or
885 “(ix) The respondent having escaped from a facility;”.
886 (B) Paragraph (4)(B) is amended by striking the phrase “Schools, and the”
887 and inserting the phrase “Schools, public charter schools, parochial schools, and private schools,
888 and the” in its place.
889 (2) A new subsection (c-1) is added to read as follows:
890 “(c-1) Notwithstanding any provision of this section, the Attorney General shall provide
891 to a victim or witness a copy of any stay-away order that pertains to that individual or their
892 property.”.
893 (3) New subsections (h-1) and (h-2) are added to read as follows:
894 “(h-1)(1) Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section, if a child has a custody order for
895 abscondence from a Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (“DYRS”) placement or court -
896 ordered placement, the Family Court, in the best interest of a child, the interest of public safety,
897 or the interest of the safety of any person who may search for the child, may, after a hearing,
898 order the Metropolitan Police Department (“MPD”) to:
899 “(A) Take a missing person’s report for a child; and
900 “(B) Submit a missing person’s report to the National Center for Missing
901 and Exploited Children (“NCMEC”).
902 “(2) Evidence of the following factors shall be considered in determining whether
903 it is in the child’s best interest, safety of the public, and safety of the persons who may search for
904 the child as a result of MPD taking a missing person’s report or making a missing person’s report
905 to NCMEC:
906 “(A) The child’s age;

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907 “(B) The nature of the present delinquency offense or in need of
908 supervision offense and the extent and nature of the child’s prior record:
909 “(C) Whether the child has been sexually exploited or is at risk of sexual
910 exploitation;
911 “(D) Whether there have been reports of abuse and neglect involving the
912 child;
913 (E) Whether there is an open neglect case or other Child and Family
914 Services Agency involvement;
915 “(F) The child’s mental condition, including any disabilities; and
916 “(G) The child’s history of abscondences from DYRS or court-ordered
917 placements and the child’s history of running away from home.
918 “(3) If the Family Court orders MPD to take a missing person’s report, pursuant
919 to this section, any person with knowledge of the custody order may make a missing person’s
920 report to NCMEC. However, any person making such a report shall not disclose that there is a
921 custody order in effect.
922 “(4) For the purposes of this section, the term “child” means a person who has not
923 attained the age of 18 years.
924 “(h-2) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the Attorney General, at his or her
925 discretion, may release juvenile case record information to members of the press who are
926 authorized to attend a court hearing pursuant to §16-2316(e), provided that the information is
927 consistent with, and does not exceed the scope of, the information that the court authorized the
928 press to report when granting the press permission to attend the hearing.”.
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931 “(3) Other court case participants and law enforcement:
932 Law enforcement officers of the United States, the District of Columbia, and other
933 jurisdictions, except that such records shall be limited to photographs of the child, a physical
934 description of the child, any addresses where the child may be found, and the phone number or
935 other contact information of the child or the child’s parents, guardians, or custodians. The
936 confidentiality of any information disclosed to law enforcement officers pursuant to this
937 subsection shall be maintained pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 16-2333;”.
938 (2) The lead-in language to paragraph (4)(D) is amended by striking the phrase
939 “Schools, and the” and inserting the phrase “Schools, public charter schools, parochial schools,
940 and private schools, and the” in its place.
941 (g) Section 16-2333 is amended as follows:
942 (1) Subsection (b)(4)(C) is amended by striking the phrase “Schools, and the” and
943 inserting the phrase “Schools, public charter schools, parochial schools, and private schools, and
944 the” in its place.
945 (2) Subsection (f) is amended to read as follows:
946 “(f) Notwithstanding the confidentiality requirements of subsection (b) of this section, the
947 Metropolitan Police Department shall make reports available to the public every 6 months of the
948 number of children arrested in the District by the location of the police service area within which
949 the crime occurred, the charges, and the month within which the crime occurred.”.
950 (h) A new section 16-2333.03 is added to read as follows:
951 “§ 16-2333.03. Information sharing by agencies.
952 “(a) Notwithstanding the confidentiality provisions in D.C. Code §§ 16-2331, 16-2332,
953 and 16-2333, and D.C. Official Code § 2-1515.06, it shall not be an offense for an agency to
954 publicly share data derived from juvenile case records, juvenile social records, police and other
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955 law enforcement records, or confidential Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services records,
956 provided that:
957 “(1) The data shared does not include any information, by itself or in combination
958 with other data, could identify a particular person, including a person’s name, Social Security
959 number or other identifying number or code, address, phone number, email address, or birth date;
960 “(2) The data shared is aggregated, record-level data is not shared, any data point
961 from 0 to 10 is redacted and described as “less than 10,” and number totals do not reveal
962 redacted data; and
963 “(3) Any update of shared data, filtering of shared data, or other action regarding
964 shared data, does not reveal any number less than 10.
965 “(b) For the purposes of this provision, the term “agency” shall refer to the District of
966 Columbia Superior Court, the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, the
967 Metropolitan Police Department, and the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services.”.
968 (i) Section 16-2340(a)(2) is amended by striking the phrase “juvenile factfinding” and
969 inserting the phrase “juvenile plea hearings, factfinding” in its place.
970 Sec. 21. An Act To establish a code of law for the District of Columbia, approved March
971 3, 1901 (31 Stat. 1189; D.C. Official Code passim), is amended as follows:
972 (a) Section 806(a) (D.C. Official Code § 22-404(a)) is amended as follows:
973 (1) Paragraph (2) is amended by striking the phrase “or both. For the purposes of
974 this paragraph, the term “significant bodily injury” means an injury that requires hospitalization
975 or immediate medical attention.” and inserting the phrase “or both.” in its place.
977 “(3) For the purposes of this section, the term “significant bodily injury” means:
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978 “(A) An injury that, to prevent long-term physical damage or to abate
979 severe pain, requires hospitalization or medical treatment beyond what a layperson can
980 personally administer;
981 “(B) A fracture of a bone;
982 “(C) A laceration for which the victim required stitches, sutures, staples,
983 or closed-skin adhesives, or a laceration that is at least one inch in length and at least one quarter
984 of an inch in depth;
985 “(D) A burn of at least second degree severity;
986 “(E) Any loss of consciousness;
987 “(F) A traumatic brain injury; or
988 “(G) An injury where medical testing, beyond what a layperson can
989 personally administer, was performed to ascertain whether there was an injury described in
990 subparagraphs (A)-(F) of this paragraph.”.
991 (b) Section 806a (D.C. Official Code § 22-404.01) is amended by adding a new
992 subsection (d) to read as follows:
993 “(d) For the purposes of this section, the term “serious bodily injury” means an injury or
994 significant bodily injury, as that term is defined in section 806(a)(3) that involves:
995 “(1) A substantial risk of death;
996 “(2) Protracted and obvious disfigurement;
997 “(3) Protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or
998 mental faculty;
999 “(4) Extended loss of consciousness;
1000 “(5) A burn of at least third degree severity; or
1001 “(6) A gunshot wound.”

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1002 (c) A new section 806d is added to read as follows:
1003 “Sec. 806d. Strangulation.
1004 “(a) A person commits the offense of strangulation if that person knowingly,
1005 intentionally, or recklessly restricts the normal circulation of the blood or breathing of another
1006 person, either by applying pressure on the throat, neck, or chest of another person, or by blocking
1007 the nose or mouth of another person.
1008 “(b) Except for as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a person convicted of
1009 strangulation shall be fined no more than the amount set forth in section 101 of the Criminal Fine
1010 Proportionality Amendment Act of 2012, effective June 11, 2013 (D.C. Law 19-317; D.C.
1011 Official Code § 22-3571.01), or incarcerated for no more than 5 years, or both.
1012 “(c) A person convicted of strangulation may be fined up to 1½ times the maximum fine
1013 otherwise authorized under this section and may be incarcerated for a term of up to 1½ times the
1014 maximum term of incarceration otherwise authorized under this section, or both, if:
1015 “(1) The victim sustained serious bodily injury, as that term is defined in section
1016 806a(d) of An Act To establish a code of law for the District of Columbia, approved March 3,
1017 1901 (31 Stat. 1189; D.C. Official Code § 22-404.01(d)) as a result of the offense;
1018 “(2) The person was, at the time of the offense, required to stay away from or
1019 have no contact with the victim as a condition of their parole or supervised release or pursuant to
1020 a court order; or
1021 “(3) The person was, within 5 years of commission of the strangulation offense,
1022 convicted of either an intrafamily offense, as defined in D.C. Official Code § 16-1001(8), or a
1023 similar offense in the law of another jurisdiction.”.
1024 (d) Section 811a(a)(1) (D.C. Official Code § 22-2803(a)(1)) is amended to read as
1025 follows:
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1026 “(a)(1) A person commits the offense of carjacking if, by any means, that person
1027 knowingly by force or violence, whether against resistance or by sudden or stealthy seizure or
1028 snatching, or by putting in fear, or attempts to do so, shall take a motor vehicle from a person’s
1029 immediate actual possession, or that person knowingly by force or violence, or by putting in fear,
1030 shall take a key to a motor vehicle from the immediate actual possession of another person, while
1031 that motor vehicle is in the vicinity and visible to the other person, with the purpose and effect of
1032 immediately taking the motor vehicle of another.”.
1033 Sec. 22. Section 432 of the Revised Statutes of the District of Columbia (D.C. Official
1034 Code § 22-405), is amended as follows:
1035 (a) Subsection (a) is amended by striking the phrase “any fire department operating in the
1036 District of Columbia,” and insert the phrase “any fire department operating in the District of
1037 Columbia, any emergency medical technician, paramedic, intermediate paramedic, or other
1038 member of any emergency medical services department operating in the District of Columbia,”
1039 in its place.
1040 (b) Subsection (c) is amended by inserting the phrase ““Significant bodily injury” shall
1041 have the same meaning as provided in section 806(a)(3) An Act To establish a code of law for
1042 the District of Columbia, approved March 3, 1901 (31 Stat. 1189; D.C. Official Code § 22-
1043 404(a)(3)).” at the end.
1044 Sec. 23. The Anti-Sexual Abuse Act of 1994, effective May 23, 1995 (D.C. Law 10-257;
1045 D.C. Official Code § 22-3001 et seq.), is amended as follows:
1048 “(7) “Serious bodily injury” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 22-
1049 404.01(d).”.
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1050 (2) Paragraph (10)(D) is amended by striking the phrase “employee or volunteer”
1051 and inserting the phrase “employee, contractor, consultant, or volunteer” in its place.
1052 (3) Paragraph (10)(D) is amended by striking the phrase, “church, synagogue,
1053 mosque, or other.”
1054 (4) Paragraph (10)(D) is amended by striking the phrase, “including a teacher,
1055 coach, counselor, clergy, youth leader, chorus director, bus driver, administrator, or support staff,
1056 or any other person in a position of trust with or authority” and inserting the phrase “that
1057 exercises supervisory or disciplinary authority over” in its place.
1058 (5) Paragraph (10)(D) is amended by striking the phrase “minor.” and inserting the
1059 phrase “minor; or” in its place.
1060 (6) A new subsection (10)(E) is added to read as follows:
1061 “(E) Any other person in a position of trust or authority over a child or minor.”.
1062 (b) Section 205 (D.C. Official Code § 22-3006) is amended as follows:
1063 (1) The existing text is designated as subsection (a).
1064 (2) New subsections (b), (c), and (d) are added to read as follows:
1065 “(b) A person convicted of misdemeanor sexual abuse who has 3 or more prior
1066 convictions for misdemeanor sexual abuse shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in §
1067 22-3571.01, or imprisoned for not more than 3 years, or both.
1068 “(c) For the purposes of this section, a person shall be considered as having prior
1069 convictions for misdemeanor sexual abuse if that person has been previously convicted of a
1070 violation of:
1071 “(1) D.C Official Code § 22-3006; or
1072 “(2) A crime under the laws of any other jurisdiction that involved conduct that
1073 would, if committed in the District of Columbia, constitute a violation of D.C. Official Code §
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1074 22-3006, or conduct that is a comparable offense to conduct prosecuted under D.. Official Code
1075 § 22-3006.
1076 “(d) For the purposes of this section, the term “comparable offense” means an offense
1077 committed in the District of Columbia, a state, a federally recognized Indian tribe, or the United
1078 States and its territories, with elements that would necessarily prove the elements of a
1079 corresponding current District offense.”.
1080 (c) Section 209a (D.C. Official Code § 22-3010.01) is amended as follows:
1081 (1) Subsection (b) is amended to read as follows:
1082 “(b) A person convicted of misdemeanor sexual abuse of a child or minor who has 3 or
1083 more prior convictions for misdemeanor sexual abuse of a child or minor shall be fined not more
1084 than the amount set forth in D.C. Official Code § 22-3571.01, or imprisoned for not more than 3
1085 years, or both.
1086 (2) A new subsection (c) is added to read as follows:
1087 “(c) For the purposes of this section:
1088 “(1) The term “sexually suggestive conduct” means engaging in any of the
1089 following acts in a way which is intended to cause or reasonably causes the sexual arousal or
1090 sexual gratification of any person:
1091 “(A) Touching a child or minor inside his or her clothing;
1092 “(B) Touching a child or minor inside or outside his or her clothing close
1093 to the genitalia, anus, breast, or buttocks;
1094 “(C) Placing one’s tongue in the mouth of the child or minor; or
1095 “(D) Touching one’s own genitalia or that of a third person.
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1096 “(2) A person shall be considered as having prior convictions for misdemeanor
1097 sexual abuse of a child or minor if that person has been convicted within the past 10 years of a
1098 violation of:
1099 “(1) This section; or
1100 “(2) A crime under the laws of any other jurisdiction that involved conduct
1101 that would, if committed in the District of Columbia, constitute a violation of this section, or
1102 conduct that is a comparable offense to conduct prosecuted under this section.
1103 “(3) “comparable offense” means an offense committed in the District of
1104 Columbia, a state, a federally recognized Indian tribe, or the United States and its territories, with
1105 elements that would necessarily prove the elements of a corresponding current District offense.”.
1106 (d) Section 219(a)(1) (D.C. Official Code § 22-3020(a)(1)) is amended by striking the
1107 phrase “12 years” and inserting the phrase “13 years” in its place.
1108 Sec. 24. The Criminalization of Non-Consensual Pornography Act of 2014, effective
1109 May 7, 2015 (D.C. Law 20-275; D.C. Official Code § 22-3051 et seq.), is amended as follows:
1110 (a) Section 3(a)(2) (D.C. Official Code § 22-3052(a)(2)) is amended to read as follows:
1111 “(2) The person disclosing the sexual image knew or consciously disregarded a
1112 substantial and unjustifiable risk that the person depicted did not consent to the disclosure; and”.
1113 (b) Section 4(a) (D.C. Official Code § 22-3053(a)) is amended as follows:
1114 (1) The lead-in language is amended by striking the phrase “identifiable person,
1115 when” and inserting the phrase “identifiable person, whether obtained directly from the person or
1116 from a third party or other source, when” in its place.
1117 (2) Paragraph (1) is amended by striking the phrase “disclosure or publication of”
1118 and inserting the phrase “publication of” in its place.

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1120 “(2) The person publishing the sexual image knew or consciously disregarded a
1121 substantial and unjustifiable risk that the person depicted did not consent to the publication;
1122 and”.
1123 (c) Section 5(a) (D.C. Official Code § 22-3054(a)) is amended as follows:
1124 (1) Paragraph (1) is amended by striking the phrase “disclosure or publication of”
1125 and inserting the phrase “publication of” in its place.
1127 “(2) The person publishing the sexual image knew or consciously disregarded a
1128 substantial and unjustifiable risk that the sexual image was obtained as a result of a previous
1129 disclosure or publication of the sexual image made with intent to harm the person depicted or to
1130 receive financial gain.”.
1131 Sec. 25. The District of Columbia Theft and White Collar Crimes Act of 1982, effective
1132 December 1, 1982 (D.C. Law 4-164; D.C. Official Code § 22-3201 et seq.), is amended to read
1133 as follows:
1134 (a) A new section 111a is added to read as follows:
1135 “Sec. 111a. Directing organized retail theft.
1136 “(a) For the purpose of this section, the term “organized retail theft” means acting in
1137 concert with one or more other persons to commit theft, as described in section 111, of any
1138 merchandise with a value greater than $1,000 aggregated over a 90-day period with the intent to:
1139 “(1) Sell, barter, or trade the merchandise for monetary or other gain; or
1140 “(2) Fraudulently return the merchandise to a retail merchant.
1141 “(b) A person commits the offense of directing organized retail theft if any person acts as
1142 an organizer by recruiting, directing, or coercing individuals to commit organized retail theft.
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1143 “(c) A person who violates this section shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction,
1144 shall be fined no more than the amount set forth in section 101 of the Criminal Fine
1146 Official Code § 22-3571.01), incarcerated for no more than 15 years, or both.
1147 “(d) Merger of related offenses. A conviction for directing organized retail theft merges
1148 with any other conviction for being an accomplice to theft under § 22-3211, shoplifting under
1149 §22-3213, or burglary under § 22-801, or for criminal conspiracy under § 22-1805a, arising from
1150 the same act or course of conduct.
1151 “(1) Merger procedure. For a person found guilty of 2 or more offenses that
1152 merge under this section the sentencing court shall either:
1153 “(A) Vacate all but one of the offenses prior to sentencing according to the
1154 rule of priority in subsection (d)(2) of this section; or
1155 “(B) Enter judgment and sentence the actor for offenses that merge;
1156 provided, that: (A) Sentences for the offenses run concurrent to one another; and (B) The
1157 convictions for all but, at most, one of the offenses shall be vacated after:
1158 “(i) The time for appeal has expired; or
1159 “(ii) The judgment that was appealed has been decided.
1160 “(2) Rule of priority. When convictions are vacated under subsection (x)(1)(A) of
1161 this section, the conviction that remains shall be the conviction for: (1) The offense with the
1162 highest authorized maximum period of incarceration; or (2) If 2 or more offenses have the same
1163 highest authorized maximum period of incarceration, any offense that the sentencing court
1164 deems appropriate.
1165 “(e) The Mayor shall conduct a study on the impact of decriminalization of street vending
1166 pursuant to the Street Vendor Advancement Amendment Act of 2023, effective July 1,
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1167 2023 (D.C. Law 25-21; 70 DCR 6762), on public safety, pedestrian safety, and public health in
1168 the District of Columbia.”.
1169 (b) Section 112(a) (D.C. Official Code § 22-3212(a)) is amended to read as follows:
1170 “(a)(1) Theft in the first degree. – Any person convicted of theft in the first degree shall
1171 be fined no more than the amount set forth in section 101 of the Criminal Fine Proportionality
1172 Amendment Act of 2012, effective June 11, 2013 (D.C. Law 19-317; D.C. Official Code § 22-
1173 3571.01), or incarcerated for no more than 10 years, or both, if:
1174 “(A) The value of the property obtained or used is $500 or more;
1175 “(B) The person obtained 10 or more items with a value of at least $250 in
1176 aggregate over a 30-day period; or
1177 “(C) In the course of or in furtherance of such theft, the person knowingly
1178 commits assault or intentionally destroys or damages the property of the retail establishment.
1179 “(2) Merger of related offenses. A conviction for first degree theft under
1180 subsection (a)(1)(C) merges with any other conviction for robbery under § 22-2801 and
1181 malicious destruction of property under § 22-303, arising from the same act or course of conduct.
1182 “(A) Merger procedure. For a person found guilty of 2 or more offenses
1183 that merge under this section the sentencing court shall either:
1184 “(i) Vacate all but one of the offenses prior to sentencing according
1185 to the rule of priority in subsection (a)(2)(B) of this section; or
1186 “(ii) Enter judgment and sentence the actor for offenses that merge;
1187 provided, that: (A) Sentences for the offenses run concurrent to one another; and (B) The
1188 convictions for all but, at most, one of the offenses shall be vacated after:
1189 “(I) The time for appeal has expired; or
1190 “(II) The judgment that was appealed has been decided.
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1191 “(B) Rule of priority. When convictions are vacated under subsection
1192 (a)(2)(A), the conviction that remains shall be the conviction for: (1) The offense with the
1193 highest authorized maximum period of incarceration; or (2) If 2 or more offenses have the same
1194 highest authorized maximum period of incarceration, any offense that the sentencing court
1195 deems appropriate.”.
1196 (c) Section 201(b) (D.C. Official Code § 22-3601(b)) is amended to read as follows:
1197 “(b) The provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall apply to the following offenses:
1198 any crime of violence, as that term is defined in D.C. Official Code § 23-1331(4), theft, fraud in
1199 the first degree, and fraud in the second degree, identity theft, financial exploitation of a
1200 vulnerable adult or elderly person, or an attempt or conspiracy to commit any of the foregoing
1201 offenses.
1202 (d) New sections 203 and 204 are added to read as follows:
1203 “Sec. 203. Enhanced penalty for committing certain dangerous and violent crimes against
1204 a person at a Department of Parks and Recreation property.
1205 “(a) Any person who commits a crime of violence, as that term is defined in D.C. Official
1206 Code § 23-1331(4), against another person while located on a property administered by the
1207 Department of Parks and Recreation may be punished by a fine of up to one and 1/2 times the
1208 maximum fine otherwise authorized for the offense and may be imprisoned for a term of up to
1209 one and 1/2 times the maximum term of imprisonment otherwise authorized by the offense, or
1210 both.
1211 “(b) For purposes of this section, the term “property” means any park, field, court, play
1212 area, facility, or building, and the associated grounds and parking lot.
1213 "Sec. 204. Enhanced penalties for crimes against vulnerable adults.
1214 “(a) Any person who commits a crime of violence, as that term is defined in D.C. Official
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1215 Code § 23-1331(4) when the person consciously disregarded a substantial risk that the victim of
1216 the offense was vulnerable adult may be punished by a fine of up to one and 1/2 times the
1218 one and 1/2 times the maximum term of imprisonment otherwise authorized for the offense, or
1219 both.
1220 “(c) For the purposes of this section, the term “vulnerable adult” means a person who is
1221 18 years of age or older and has one or more physical or mental limitations that substantially
1222 impairs the person’s ability to independently provide for their daily needs or safeguard their
1223 person, property, or legal interests.”.
1224 Sec. 26. The Anti-Intimidation and Defacing of Public or Private Property Criminal
1225 Penalty Act of 1982, effective March 10, 1983 (D.C. Law 4-203; D.C. Official Code § 22-3312
1226 et seq.), is amended as follows:
1227 (a) Section 4 (D.C. Official Code § 22-3312.03) is revived as of the applicability date of
1228 the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024, as approved by the Committee on the
1229 Judiciary and Public Safety on January 17, 2024 (Committee print of Bill 25-345), and amended
1230 to read as follows:
1231 “Sec. 4. Wearing masks.
1232 “(a) It shall be unlawful for any person over 16 years of age, while wearing any mask or
1233 other article whereby a substantial portion of the face is hidden, concealed, or covered as to
1234 conceal the identity of the wearer to enter upon, be, or appear upon or within public property, or
1235 hold any meeting or demonstration, if the intent of the person is to:
1236 “(1) Engage in conduct prohibited by civil or criminal law and avoid
1237 identification;
1238 “(2) Deprive any person or class of persons of equal protection of the law or of
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1239 equal privileges and immunities under the law, or for the purpose of preventing or hindering the
1240 constituted authorities of the United States or the District of Columbia from giving or securing
1241 for all persons within the District of Columbia equal protection of the law;
1242 “(3) Force or threaten the use of force, to injure, intimidate, or interfere with any
1243 person because of his or her exercise of any right secured by federal or District of Columbia
1244 laws, or to intimidate any person or any class of persons from exercising any right secured by
1245 federal or District of Columbia laws;
1246 “(4) Intimidate, threaten, abuse, or harass any other person; or
1247 “(5) Cause another person to fear for his or her personal safety.”.
1248 (b) Section 5(b) (D.C. Official Code § 22-3312.04(b)) is amended by striking the phrase
1249 “shall be” and inserting the phrase “or section 4 shall be” in its place.
1250 Sec. 27. The Taxicab Drivers Protection Act of 2000, effective June 9, 2001 (D.C. Law
1251 13-307; D.C. Official Code § 22-3751 et seq.), is amended as follows:
1252 (a) Section 2 (D.C. Official Code § 22-3751) is amended to read as follows:
1253 “Sec. 2. Enhanced penalties for offenses committed against transportation providers.
1254 “(a) Any person who commits an offense listed in section 3 of this act when the person
1255 consciously disregarded a substantial risk that the victim of the offense was a transportation
1256 provider in the District of Columbia may be punished by a fine of up to one and 1/2 times the
1258 one and 1/2 times the maximum term of imprisonment otherwise authorized for the offense, or
1259 both.
1260 “(b) For the purposes of this section, the term “transportation provider” means a person
1261 who operates within the District of Columbia a private vehicle-for-hire or a public vehicle-for-
1262 hire, as those terms are defined in section 4(16A) and (17) of the Department of For-Hire
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1263 Vehicles Establishment Act of 1985 (D.C. Law 6-97; D.C. Official Code § 50-301.03(16A) and
1264 (17)).”.
1265 (b) Section 2a (D.C. Official Code § 22-3751.01) is amended as follows:
1266 (1) The section heading is amended to read as follows:
1267 “Sec. 2a. Enhanced penalties for offenses committed against transit operators, Metrorail
1268 station managers, employees, and passengers.”.
1269 (2) Subsection (a) is amended to read as follows:
1270 “(a) Any person who commits an offense enumerated in section 3 against a transit
1271 operator, who, at the time of the offense, is authorized to operate and is operating a mass transit
1272 vehicle in the District of Columbia, or against a Metrorail station manager or Metrorail station
1273 employee while on duty in the District of Columbia, may be punished by a fine of up to one and
1274 1/2 times the maximum fine otherwise authorized for the offense and may be imprisoned for a
1275 term of up to one and 1/2 times the maximum term of imprisonment otherwise authorized by the
1276 offense, or both.”.
1277 (3) A new subsection (a-1) is added to read as follows:
1278 “(a-1) Any person who commits a crime of violence, as that term is defined in D.C.
1279 Official Code § 23-1331(4), when the person consciously disregarded a substantial risk that the
1280 victim of the offense was a passenger of a mass transit vehicle may be punished by a fine of up
1281 to one and 1/2 times the maximum fine otherwise authorized for the offense and may be
1282 imprisoned for a term of up to one and 1/2 times the maximum term of imprisonment otherwise
1283 authorized by the offense, or both.”.
1284 (4) Subsection (b) is amended as follows:
1285 (A) A new paragraph (1A) is added to read as follows:
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1286 “(1A) “Metrorail station employee” means any Washington Metropolitan Area
1287 Transit Authority employee who operates a bus or train or works in a Metrorail station.”.
1288 (B) A new paragraph (2A) is added to read as follows:
1289 “(2A) “Passenger” means a person who is traveling on a mass transit vehicle or
1290 waiting at a marked mass transit vehicle boarding location, such as a bus stop or Metrorail
1291 station.”.
1292 Sec. 28. Section 2(6)(B) of the Sex Offender Registration Act of 1999, effective July 11,
1293 2000 (D.C. Law 13-137; D.C. Official Code § 22-4001(6)(B)), is amended by striking the phrase
1294 “12 years” wherever it appears and inserting the phrase “13 years” in its place.
1295 Sec. 29. The DNA Sample Collection Act of 2001, effective November 3, 2001 (D.C.
1296 Law 14-52; D.C. Official Code § 22-4151), is amended as follows:
1297 (a) By adding new section 2a and 2bto read as follows:
1298 “Sec. 2a. Collection and use of DNA identification information from arrestees and
1299 defendants.
1300 “(a) Collection of DNA samples.
1301 “(1) The Metropolitan Police Department shall collect a DNA sample from each
1302 individual arrested for an offense set forth in section 2(a) of this act.
1303 “(2) If an individual appears in court having been charged with an offense set
1304 forth in section 2(a) of this act without previously having a DNA sample collected, the court
1305 shall direct the collection of a DNA sample from that individual.
1306 “(3) DNA sample collection under this section may be limited to individuals who
1307 are fingerprinted.
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1308 “(4) The Metropolitan Police Department or the court (as applicable) may
1309 authorize, or enter into agreements with, other local, state, or federal governmental agencies or
1310 private entities to collect DNA samples under this section.
1311 “(5) An agency or entity may, but need not, collect a DNA sample from an
1312 individual if:
1313 “(A) Another agency or entity has collected, or will collect, a DNA sample
1314 from that individual and has provided, or will provide, the sample for analysis and inclusion of
1315 the results in CODIS as provided in subsection (b) of this section; or
1316 “(B) CODIS already contains a DNA analysis with respect to that
1317 individual.
1318 “(6) DNA sample collection may be repeated if the agency or entity responsible
1319 for collection is informed that a sample collected from the individual does not satisfy the
1320 requirements for analysis or for entry of the results of the analysis into CODIS.
1321 “(b) Analysis and use of DNA information collected under this section. The Metropolitan
1322 Police Department or other authorized agency or entity (as applicable) shall furnish each DNA
1323 sample collected under this section to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory, or to
1324 another laboratory approved by the FBI, for the purpose of carrying out a DNA analysis on each
1325 such DNA sample and including the results in CODIS. The requirements of this subsection may
1326 be waived, with the permission of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, if DNA samples are
1327 analyzed by means of Rapid DNA instruments and the results are included in CODIS.
1328 “(c) Collection procedures. Each individual described in subsection (a) of this section
1329 shall cooperate in the collection of a DNA sample from that individual. If an individual from
1330 whom the collection of a DNA sample is authorized under this section refuses to cooperate in the
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1332 “(1) The Metropolitan Police Department or the court (as applicable) may use or
1333 authorize the use of such means as are reasonably necessary to detain, restrain, and collect a
1334 DNA sample from the individual; and
1335 “(2) The individual shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and may be imprisoned for
1336 not more than one year.
1337 “(d) Expungement. DNA information secured pursuant to this section shall be expunged,
1338 in conformity with 34 U.S.C. § 12592(d), if all relevant charges have been dismissed or have
1339 resulted in acquittal, or no charges are brought within the applicable period.
1340 “(e) Non-preemption of other authorities. The authorization of DNA sample collection by
1341 this section does not limit DNA sample collection by any agency pursuant to any other authority.
1342 “(f) For the purposes of this section, the terms “DNA sample,” “DNA analysis,” and
1343 “Rapid DNA instruments,” have the meanings set forth in 34 U.S.C. § 40703(c).
1344 “Sec. 2b. Collection of DNA identification information from convicted offenders.
1345 “(a) Collection of DNA samples.
1346 “(1) Agencies of the District of Columbia may collect a DNA sample from
1347 an individual who is, or has been, convicted of an offense set forth in section 2(a) of this act.
1348 “(2) Agencies of the District of Columbia or the court (as applicable) may
1349 authorize, or enter into agreements with, other local, state, or federal governmental agencies or
1350 private entities to collect DNA samples under this section.
1351 “(3) An agency or entity may, but need not, collect a DNA sample from an
1352 individual if:
1353 “(A) Another agency or entity has collected, or will collect, a DNA
1354 sample from that individual and has provided, or will provide, the sample for analysis and
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1356 “(B) CODIS already contains a DNA analysis with respect to that
1357 individual.
1358 “(4) DNA sample collection may be repeated if the agency or entity
1359 responsible for collection is informed that a sample collected from the individual does not satisfy
1360 the requirements for analysis or for entry of the results of the analysis into CODIS.
1361 “(b) Analysis and use of DNA information collected under this section. The agency or
1362 entity (as applicable) shall furnish each DNA sample collected under this section to the Federal
1363 Bureau of Investigation Laboratory, or to another laboratory approved by the FBI, for the
1364 purpose of carrying out a DNA analysis on each such DNA sample and including the results in
1365 CODIS. The requirements of this subsection may be waived, with the permission of the Federal
1366 Bureau of Investigation, if DNA samples are analyzed by means of Rapid DNA instruments and
1367 the results are included in CODIS.
1368 “(c) Collection procedures. Each individual described in subsection (a) shall cooperate in
1369 the collection of a DNA sample from that individual. If an individual from whom the collection
1370 of a DNA sample is authorized under this section refuses to cooperate in the collection of the
1371 sample:
1372 “(1) The collecting agency or entity or the court (as applicable) may use or
1373 authorize the use of such means as are reasonably necessary to detain, restrain, and collect a
1374 DNA sample from the individual; and
1375 “(2) The individual shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and may be imprisoned for
1376 not more than one year.
1377 “(d) Non-preemption of other authorities. The authorization of DNA sample collection by
1378 this section does not limit DNA sample collection by any agency pursuant to any other authority.
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1379 “(e) For the purposes of this section, the terms “DNA sample,” “DNA analysis,” and
1380 “Rapid DNA instruments,” have the meanings set forth in 34 U.S.C. § 40703(c).”.
1381 Sec. 30. Section 1505 of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the
1382 District of Columbia Establishment Act of 2001, effective October 3, 2001 (D.C. Law 14-28;
1383 D.C. Official Code § 22-4234), is amended by adding new subsections (b-5), (b-6), and (b-7) to
1384 read as follows:
1385 “(b-5)(1) By December 1, 2023, and on a quarterly basis thereafter, the CJCC shall
1386 submit to the Mayor and the Council and post on its website a report that includes, in accordance
1387 with existing law, aggregate data on the following with respect to the criminal justice and
1388 juvenile justice systems:
1389 “(A) Diversion;
1390 “(B) Pretrial supervision;
1391 “(C) Detention;
1392 “(D) Prosecution;
1393 “(E) Sentencing;
1394 “(F) Commitment;
1395 “(G) Incarceration;
1396 “(H) Probation;
1397 “(I) Parole;
1398 “(J) Supervised release; and
1399 “(K) Deferred prosecution agreements, deferred sentencing agreements,
1400 deferred disposition agreements, and consent decrees.
1401 “(2) The CJCC shall include in the report information and context to aid the
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1403 “(3) Prior to submitting and posting the aggregate data, the CJCC shall provide
1404 each agency that supplies data at least one week to review and comment on the data presentation
1405 and any analysis relevant to the agency. The CJCC shall review the feedback provided by the
1406 agencies and determine, in its sole discretion, whether to revise the presentation and analysis
1407 accordingly.
1408 “(b-6) The CJCC shall post the following year-to-date data on its website monthly,
1409 beginning with the earliest year for which CJCC is able to obtain historical data:
1410 “(1) Arrests for violent crimes committed by juveniles and adults, by offense; and
1411 “(2) Gun violence and homicide counts and rates citywide and by ward,
1412 neighborhood, and police service area.
1413 “(b-7)(1) By April 1, 2024, and on a quarterly basis thereafter, the CJCC shall submit to
1414 the Mayor and the Council and post on its website a report that includes the following:
1415 “(A) The number of arrests made by the Metropolitan Police Department
1416 in the prior quarter for a warrant issued when a defendant fails to appear in court (“bench
1417 warrant”);
1418 “(B) The number of arrests made by the United States Marshals Service in
1419 the prior quarter for a bench warrant;
1420 “(C) The number of new bench warrants issued by the Superior Court in
1421 the prior quarter;
1422 “(D) The total number of outstanding bench warrants;
1423 “(E) The number of arrestees arrested in the prior quarter for a different
1424 offense while actively under a bench warrant; and
1425 “(F) The number of prosecutions brought by the United States Attorney’s
1426 Office in the prior quarter under D.C. Official Code § 23-1327 or other law for a bench warrant.
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1427 “(2) Where applicable, the report created under paragraph (1) of this subsection
1428 shall disaggregate data by whether the underlying offense in the case was a misdemeanor or
1429 felony.”.
1430 Sec. 31. An Act To control the possession, sale, transfer and use of pistols and other
1431 dangerous weapons in the District of Columbia, to provide penalties, to prescribe rules of
1432 evidence, and for other purposes, approved July 8, 1932 (47 Stat. 650; D.C. Official Code § 22-
1433 4501 et seq.), is amended as follows:
1435 (1) Paragraph (1) is redesignated as paragraph (1A).
1437 “(1) “Ammunition” shall have the same meaning as provided in section 101(2) of
1438 the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975, effective September 24, 1976 (D.C. Law 1-85,
1439 D.C. Official Code § 7-2501.01(2)).”.
1440 (3) A new paragraph (4A) is added to read as follows:
1441 “(4A) “Open to the general public” means a location:
1442 “(A) To which the public is invited; and
1443 “(B) For which no payment, membership, affiliation, appointment,
1444 or special permission is required for an adult to enter, other than proof of age or a security
1445 screening.”.
1446 (4) Paragraph (7A) is redesignated as paragraph (7B).
1447 (5) A new paragraph (7A) is added to read as follows:
1448 “(7A) “Public conveyance” means any government-operated air, land, or water
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1452 (A) Paragraph (5)(C) is amended by striking the semicolon and inserting
1453 the phrase “; or” in its place.
1454 (B) Paragraph (6) is amended to read as follows:
1455 “(6) Has been convicted within the past 5 years of:
1456 “(A) An intrafamily offense, as defined in D.C. Official Code § 16-
1457 1001(8), punishable as a misdemeanor, or any similar provision in the law of another
1458 jurisdiction; or
1459 “(B) Stalking or attempted stalking, pursuant to Title V of the Omnibus
1460 Public Safety and Justice Amendment Act of 2009, effective December 10, 2009 (D.C. Law 18-
1461 88; D.C. Official Code § 22-2511 et seq.), punishable as a misdemeanor, or any similar provision
1462 in the law of another jurisdiction.”.
1463 (C) New subsections (c-1) and (c-2) are added to read as follows:
1464 “(c-1)(1) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to possess or receive any firearm
1465 with recklessness as to the fact that the importer’s or manufacturer’s serial number has been
1466 removed, obliterated, or altered.
1467 “(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to receive, possess, conceal, store, barter,
1468 sell, or dispose of any stolen firearm or stolen ammunition, or pledge or accept as security for a
1469 loan any stolen firearm or stolen ammunition, knowing or with recklessness as to the fact that
1470 that the firearm or ammunition was stolen.
1471 “(c-2) A person who violates subsection (c-1) of this section shall upon conviction be
1472 fined no more than the amount set forth in section 101 of the Criminal Fine Proportionality
1473 Amendment Act of 2012, effective June 11, 2013 (D.C. Law 19-317; D.C. Official Code § 22-
1474 3571.01), or incarcerated no less than 2 years nor more than 5 years, or both.”.
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1475 (c) Section 3a (D.C. Official Code § 22-4503.01) is amended as follows:
1477 (2) A new subsection (b) is added to read as follows:
1478 “(b) A person who violates this section shall upon conviction be fined no
1479 more than the amount set forth in section 101 of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Amendment
1480 Act of 2012, effective June 11, 2013 (D.C. Law 19-317; D.C. Official Code § 22-3571.01), or
1481 incarcerated for no more than 2 years, or both.”.
1482 (c) A new section 3c is added to read as follows:
1483 “Sec. 3c. Endangerment with a firearm.
1484 “(a) A person commits endangerment with a firearm when the person:
1485 “(1) Knowingly discharges a projectile from a firearm outside a licensed firing
1486 range; and
1487 “(2) Either:
1488 “(A) The person knows that the discharged projectile creates a substantial
1489 risk of death or bodily injury to another person; or
1490 “(B) In fact:
1491 “(i) The person is in, or the discharged projectile travels through or
1492 stops in, a location that is:
1493 “(I) Open to the general public at the time of the offense;
1494 “(II) A communal area of multi-unit housing; or
1495 “(III) Inside a public conveyance or a rail station; and
1496 “(ii) The person does not have permission to discharge a projectile
1497 from a firearm under:
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1498 “(I) A written permit issued by the Metropolitan Police
1499 Department; or
1500 “(II) Other District or federal law.
1501 “(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, whoever violates this section
1502 shall upon conviction be fined no more than the amount set forth in section 101 of the Criminal
1503 Fine Proportionality Amendment Act of 2012, effective June 11, 2013 (D.C. Law 19-317; D.C.
1505 “(c) Whoever violates this section shall upon conviction be fined no more than the
1506 amount set forth in section 101 of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Amendment Act of 2012,
1507 effective June 11, 2013 (D.C. Law 19-317; D.C. Official Code § 22-357.01), or incarcerated for
1508 no more than 10 years, or both, if:
1509 “(1) The violation of this section occurs after a person has been convicted of a
1510 felony, either in the District of Columbia or another jurisdiction; or
1511 “(2) Five or more projectiles are discharged from a firearm within a single course
1512 of conduct.
1513 “(d) When arising from the same act or course of conduct, a conviction for an offense
1514 under this section shall merge with a conviction:
1515 “(1) Under section 3a; or
1516 “(2) For another offense outside of this act that has, as an element in the offense
1517 definition or in the applicable penalty enhancement, possessing or having readily available a
1518 firearm, imitation firearm, or dangerous weapon.
1519 “(e) No mental state shall be required as to any element under subsection (a)(2)(B) of this
1520 section.
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1521 “(f) It shall be a defense to liability under this section that the person discharged a firearm
1522 under circumstances constituting lawful self-defense or defense of others.”.
1523 (d) A new section 3d is added to read as follows:
1524 “Sec. 3d. Unlawful discarding of firearms and ammunition.
1525 “(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly discard , throw, or deposit any
1526 loaded or unloaded firearm or ammunition in a place other than the person’s dwelling place,
1527 place of business, or on other land possessed by the person.
1528 “(b) This offense shall not apply where a person:
1529 “(1) Throws, discards, or deposits any firearm or ammunition in a securely locked
1530 box or secured container;
1531 “(2) Is expressly directed by a law enforcement officer to throw, discard, or
1532 deposit any firearm or ammunition, and does so in the manner directed by the officer, and not
1533 while fleeing or attempting to elude any law enforcement officer;
1534 “(3) Throws, discards, or deposits any firearm or ammunition while participating
1535 in a lawful firearms training and safety class conducted by an arms instructor; or
1536 “(4) Who is a licensee, as that term is defined in Section 901(5) of the Firearms
1537 Control Regulations Act of 1975, effective June 16, 2015 (D.C. Law 20-279, D.C. Official Code
1538 § 7-2509.01(5)), and is in compliance with the provisions of § 7-2509.01 et seq.
1539 “(c) It shall be an affirmative defense, which shall be proven by a preponderance of the
1540 evidence, that the person threw, discarded, or deposited the firearm or ammunition while, in fact,
1541 voluntarily surrendering the item pursuant to Section 705 of the Firearms Control Regulations
1542 Act of 1975, effective September 24, 1976 (D.C. Law 1-85, D.C. Official Code § 7-2507.05) or
1543 as expressly provided by District or federal law.
1544 “(d)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who violates this
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1545 section shall be fined no more than the amount set forth in section 101 of the Criminal Fine
1548 “(2) If the violation of this section occurs after a person has been convicted of a
1549 felony, either in the District of Columbia or another jurisdiction, the person shall be fined no
1550 more than the amount set forth in section 101 of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Amendment
1551 Act of 2012, effective June 11, 2013 (D.C. Law 19-317; D.C. Official Code § 22-357.01), or
1552 incarcerated for no more than 10 years, or both.”.
1553 (e) Section 14 (D.C. Official Code § 22-4514) is amended as follows:
1554 (1) Subsection (a) is amended by striking the phrase “any machine gun,” and
1555 inserting the phrase “any item that is, in fact, a machine gun,” in its place.
1556 (2) Subsection (c) is amended to read as follows:
1557 “(c) Whoever violates this section shall be punished as provided in section 15 unless:
1558 “(1) The person was reckless as to whether the weapon possessed was a sawed-off
1559 shotgun or ghost gun, in which case such person shall be fined no more than the amount set forth
1560 in section 101 of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Amendment Act of 2012, effective June 11,
1561 2013 (D.C. Law 19-317; D.C. Official Code § 22-357.01), or incarcerated for no more than 5
1562 years, or both;
1563 “(2) The violation involves possession of a machine gun, in which case such
1564 person shall be fined no more than the amount set forth in section 101 of the Criminal Fine
1566 Official Code § 22-357.01), or incarcerated for no more than 5 years, which shall be imposed
1567 consecutive to any other sentence of imprisonment, or both; or
1568 “(3) The violation occurs after such person has been convicted in the District of
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1569 Columbia of a violation of this section, or of a felony, either in the District of Columbia or in
1570 another jurisdiction, in which case such person shall be no more than the amount set forth in
1571 section 101 of the Criminal Fine Proportionality Amendment Act of 2012, effective June 11,
1572 2013 (D.C. Law 19-317; D.C. Official Code § 22-357.01), or incarcerated for no more than 10
1573 years, or both.”.
1574 (2) Subsection (d) is repealed.
1575 Sec. 32. Title 23 of the District of Columbia Official Code is amended as follows:
1576 (a) Section 23-113(a)() is amended by adding a new paragraph (1A) to read as follows:
1577 “(1A) Any offense that is properly joinable with any of the crimes listed in
1578 subsection (a)(1) is barred if not commenced within 15 years after it is committed.”.
1579 (b) Section 23-563(b) is amended to read as follows:
1580 “(b)(1) A warrant or summons issued by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia
1581 for an offense punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine only, or by
1582 such imprisonment and a fine:
1583 “(A)(i) May be served in any place in the District of Columbia; or
1584 “(ii) May be served at any place within the jurisdiction of the
1585 United States, if a judicial officer of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia finds that
1586 good cause exists for the warrant or summons to be served at any place within the jurisdiction of
1587 the United States; and
1588 “(B) May not be executed more than one year after the date of issuance.
1589 “(2) Good cause for the warrant or summons to be served at any place within the
1590 jurisdiction of the United States is presumed where the warrant or summons is for an intrafamily
1591 offense, as defined in § 16-1001(8), or where the warrant or summons is for an offense under
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1593 (c) Section 23-581 is amended as follows:
1594 (1) Subsection (a)(3) is amended as follows:
1595 (A) Strike the phrase “Fleeing from the scene of an accident” and insert
1596 the phrase “Leaving after colliding” in its place.
1597 (B) Strike the phrase “section 10(a) (D.C. Official Code § 50-2201.05(a))”
1598 and insert the phrase “section 10c (D.C. Official Code § 50-2201.05c)” in its place.
1599 (2) Subsection (a-3) is amended by striking the phrase “sections 22-3112.1 and
1600 22-3112.2” and inserting the phrase “§§ 22-3312.01, 22-3312.02, and 22-3312.03” in its place.
1601 (d) A new section 23-586 is added to read as follows:
1602 “§ 23-586. Prearrest Diversion Task Force.
1603 “(a) There is established a Prearrest Diversion Task Force (“Task Force”) within the
1604 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
1605 “(b) The Task Force shall consist of the following members and organizations, or their
1606 designees:
1607 “(1) The Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice;
1608 “(2) The Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services;
1609 “(3) The Chief of Police of the Metropolitan Police Department;
1610 “(4) The Director of the Department of Behavioral Health;
1611 “(5) The Attorney General for the District of Columbia;
1612 “(6) The chairperson of the Council committee with jurisdiction over judiciary
1613 and public safety matters;
1614 “(7) The Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council;
1615 “(8) One representative from a community organization with expertise in mental
1616 or behavioral health issues, appointed by the Chairperson of the Task Force;
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1617 “(9) One representative from a community organization with expertise in
1618 substance use disorder issues, appointed by the Chairperson of the Task Force; and
1619 “(10) One representative from a community organization with expertise in
1620 housing issues, appointed by the Chairperson of the Task Force.
1621 “(c) The Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, or the
1622 Executive Director’s designee, shall select a Chairperson for the Task Force from among the
1623 members of the Task Force.
1624 “(d) In addition to the members described in subsection (b) of this section, the
1625 Chairperson of the Task Force shall invite the following individuals, or their designees, to
1626 participate as members of the Task Force:
1627 “(1) The United States Attorney for the District of Columbia;
1628 “(2) The Director of the Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia;
1629 “(3) The Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the
1630 District of Columbia; and
1631 “(4) The Director of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia’s Family
1632 Court Social Services Division.
1633 “(e) As needed, the Task Force may establish subcommittees of its members.
1634 “(f) The duties of the Task Force shall include:
1635 “(1) Reviewing and assessing best practices for prearrest diversion;
1636 “(2) Making recommendations for prearrest diversion of certain misdemeanor
1637 offenses, and certain categories of persons;
1638 “(3) Making recommendations regarding the programs, facilities, personnel, and
1639 funding that are necessary to implement prearrest diversion;
1640 “(4) Making recommendations for any legislative changes that are necessary to
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1641 enable prearrest diversion;
1642 “(5) Implementing prearrest diversion of certain misdemeanor offenses, and
1643 certain categories of persons;
1644 “(6) Identifying any potential improvements in police training or procedures
1645 relating to police interactions with individuals impacted by homelessness, mental or behavioral
1646 health issues, or substance abuse; and
1647 “(7) Identifying individuals who frequently interact with police, are frequent
1648 mental health consumers, or have suffered from chronic homelessness, and ensure that those
1649 individuals are connected to social services.
1650 “(e) Within 3 months after the applicability date of the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment
1652 2024 (Committee print of Bill 25-345), the Task Force shall convene for an initial meeting.
1653 Following that initial meeting, the Task Force shall meet on, at least, a monthly basis, until it
1654 issues its initial recommendations as required under subsection (h) of this section. Thereafter the
1655 Task Force shall continue to meet at a frequency as determined by the Chairperson.
1656 “(f) Within one year of the effective date of this legislation, the Task Force shall issue initial
1657 recommendations for prearrest diversion of certain misdemeanor offenses, and certain categories
1658 of persons.”.
1659 (e) Section 23-1303(d) is amended to read as follows:
1660 “(d) Any information contained in the agency’s files, presented in its report, or divulged
1661 during the course of any hearing shall not be admissible on the issue of guilt in any judicial
1662 proceeding, but such information may be used in proceedings under §§ 23-1327, 23-1328, and
1663 23-1329, in perjury proceedings, and for the purposes of impeachment in any subsequent
1664 proceeding. Any information obtained from a device, as that term is defined in § 22-1211(a)(2),
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1665 may be used on the issue of guilt in any judicial proceeding.”.
1666 (f) Section 23-1321 is amended as follows:
1667 (1) Subsection (a) is amended by striking the phrase “second degree,” and
1668 inserting the phrase “second degree, first degree sexual abuse, first degree child sexual abuse,” in
1669 its place.
1670 (2) Subsection (b) is amended by striking the phrase “period of release, unless”
1671 and inserting the phrase “period of release, and subject to the condition that the person cooperate
1672 in the collection of a DNA sample from the person if the collection of such a sample is
1673 authorized pursuant to the DNA Sample Collection Act of 2001, effective November 3, 2001
1674 (D.C. Law 14-52; D.C. Official Code § 22-4151 et seq.), unless” in its place.
1675 (3) Subsection (c)(1)(A) is amended by striking the phrase “period of release;”
1676 and inserting the phrase “period of release and that the person cooperate in the collection of a
1677 DNA sample from the person if the collection of such a sample is authorized pursuant to the
1678 DNA Sample Collection Act of 2001, effective November 3, 2001 (D.C. Law 14-52; D.C.
1679 Official Code § 22-4151 et seq.);” in its place.
1680 (4) A new subsection (e) is added to read as follows:
1681 “(e) Supervisory agencies responsible for pretrial services, parole, probation, or offender
1682 supervision shall, upon request of the Metropolitan Police Department, endeavor to provide the
1683 Metropolitan Police Department with location and identification data collected from any
1684 detection device that a person is required to wear while incarcerated or committed, while subject
1685 to a protection order, or while on pretrial release, presentence release, predisposition release,
1686 supervised release, probation, or parole that is deemed by the Chief of Police as necessary in
1687 conducting a criminal law enforcement investigation. For the purposes of this subsection, the
1688 term:
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1689 “(1) “Device” shall have the same meaning as in section 103(a)(2) of the
1690 Omnibus Public Safety and Justice Amendment Act of 2009, effective December 10, 2009 (D.C.
1691 Law 18-88; D.C. Official Code § 22-1211(a)(2)).
1692 “(2) “Supervisory agencies” means the following agencies:
1693 “(A) The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency of the District
1694 of Columbia;
1695 “(B) The Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services;
1696 “(C) The Superior Court of the District of Columbia’s Family Court Social
1697 Services Division; and
1698 “(D) The Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia.”.
1699 (g) Section 23-1322 is amended as follows:
1700 (1) Subsection (c) is amended as follows:
1701 (A) The lead-in language is amended to read as follows:
1702 “(c) Subject to rebuttal by the person, it shall be presumed that no condition or
1703 combination of conditions of release will reasonably assure the safety of any other person and
1704 the community if the judicial officer finds that there is probable cause to believe that the
1705 person:”.
1706 (B) Paragraph (3) is amended by striking the phrase “or a crime of
1707 violence, as these crimes are defined” and inserting the phrase “, as that crime is defined” in its
1708 place.
1709 (C) Paragraph (4) is amended by striking the phrase “crime or a crime of
1710 violence” and inserting the word “crime” in its place.
1711 (D) Paragraph (5) is amended by striking the phrase “crimes or crimes of
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1713 (E) Paragraph (6) is repealed.
1714 (F) Paragraph (7) is amended by striking the phrase “; or” and inserting a
1716 (G) Paragraph (8) is amended by striking the period and inserting the
1717 phrase “; or” in its place.
1718 (H) A new paragraph (9) is added to read as follows:
1719 “(9) Committed a crime of violence, as that term is defined in § 23-1331.
1720 (2) Subsection (f) is amended as follows:
1721 (A) Paragraph 1 is amended by striking the phrase “; and” and inserting a
1723 (B) Paragraph (2)(C) is amended by striking the period and inserting the
1724 phrase “; and” in its place.
1725 (C) A new paragraph (3) is added to read as follows:
1726 “(3) Beginning on June 1, 2024, where there is a rebuttable presumption of
1727 detention pursuant to either subsection (c) of this section or § 23-1325(a), the judicial officer
1728 shall include written findings of fact and a written statement of the reasons for the release, setting
1729 forth the evidence that supported the rebuttal of the presumption.”.
1730 (3) Subsection (h)(1) is amended by striking the phrase “extended for one or more
1731 additional periods not to exceed 20 days each” and insert the phrase “extended. Extensions may
1732 be requested” in its place.
1733 (h) Section 23-1325 is amended as follows:
1734 (1) The section heading is amended by striking the phrase “second degree
1735 murder,” and inserting the phrase “second degree murder, first degree sexual abuse, first degree
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1738 (A) Strike the phrase “second degree,” and insert the phrase “second
1739 degree, first degree sexual abuse, first degree child sexual abuse,” in its place;
1740 (B) Strike the phrase “a substantial probability” and insert the phrase
1741 “probable cause” in its place.
1742 (C) Strike the phrase “or imitation firearm,” and insert the phrase
1743 “imitation firearm, or other deadly or dangerous weapon,” in its place.
1744 (i) Section 23-1331 is amended as follows:
1745 (1) Paragraph (3)(H) is amended to read as follows:
1746 “(3)(H) Any felony offense under Chapter 30 of Title 22 (Sexual Abuse);”.
1747 (2) Paragraph (4) is amended by striking the phrase “third degrees;” and inserting
1748 the phrase “third degrees; misdemeanor sexual abuse pursuant to § 22-3006(b); misdemeanor
1749 sexual abuse of a child or minor pursuant to § 22-3010.01(b); strangulation;” in its place.
1750 (j) Section 23-1903(d) is amended as follows:
1751 (1) Strike the phrase “child is called to give testimony” and insert the phrase
1752 “child is a victim or is called to give testimony” in its place.
1753 (2) Strike the phrase “granting a continuance in cases involving a child witness”
1754 and insert the phrase “granting a continuance in cases involving a child victim or child witness”
1755 in its place.
1756 (k) Section 23-1912(a) is amended by striking the phrase “subject to a custodial arrest”
1757 and inserting the phrase “subject to a subsequent custodial arrest” in its place.
1758 Sec. 33. An Act to create a Department of Corrections in the District of Columbia,
1759 approved June 27, 1946 (60 Stat. 320; D.C. Official Code § 24-211.01 et seq.) is amended by
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1761 “Sec. 9. Healthy food at correctional facilities.
1762 “(a) For the purposes of this section, the term:
1763 “(1) “Correctional facilities” means the Central Detention Facility, Correctional
1764 Treatment Facility, Central Cell Block, and any other facilities operated by or contracted on
1765 behalf of the Department of Corrections to house incarcerated individuals.
1766 “(2) “Director” means the Director of the Department of Corrections.
1767 “(3) “DOC” means the Department of Corrections.
1768 “(4) “DOC residents” means individuals who are incarcerated in the Central
1769 Detention Facility, Correctional Treatment Facility, and any other facilities operated by the
1770 Department of Corrections to house incarcerated individuals.
1771 “(5) “Nutrient-dense” means foods that fulfill and exceed recommended
1772 nutritional standards identified by the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans as important
1773 components of a healthy dietary pattern, including at least:
1774 “(A) Two servings of dark green vegetables (such as spinach, kale,
1775 cucumbers, celery, and broccoli) per day, at least one of which is served raw;
1776 “(B) Three servings of additional, colored vegetables (such as carrots, bell
1777 peppers, and cauliflower) per day, at least one of which is served raw;
1778 “(C) Two servings of raw fruit (such as pineapples, oranges, pears, apples,
1779 and bananas) per meal; and
1780 “(D) Five ounces of protein rich foods (such as meat, poultry, eggs, fish,
1781 nuts, seeds, and tofu) per day.
1782 “(b) Within 1 year after the applicability date of the Secure DC Omnibus Amendment
1784 2024 (Committee print of Bill 25-345) DOC shall provide all DOC residents with nutrient-dense
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1785 daily meals that meet or exceed the most recent edition of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
1786 and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Dietary Guidelines for Americans,
1787 established pursuant to the National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Act of 1990,
1788 approved October 22, 1990 (104 Stat. 1034; 7 U.S.C. § 5301 et seq.).Correctional facilities shall
1789 also serve a plant-based, kosher, halal, or medically-necessary or -recommended, food option as
1790 the main course to DOC residents who request a plant-based diet for medical, health, religious,
1791 or ethical reasons.
1792 “(b) DOC shall make the following reports available to the public by publishing on the
1793 DOC webpage within 30 days of receipt from the reporting agency or individual:
1794 “(1) Quarterly inspection of food service operations compliance conducted by the
1795 Food Safety Branch of the Department of Health, or similar equivalent report;
1796 “(2) Monthly inspection of environmental safety and sanitation of the culinary
1797 unit conducted by the Safety Officer of the DOC, or similar equivalent report; and
1798 “(3) Quarterly inspection of food service operations conducted by the Food
1799 Services Contract Monitor of the DOC, or similar equivalent report.
1800 “(c)(1) The Mayor shall establish an expanded hospitality and culinary arts training
1801 program (“Program”) for DOC residents in partnership with existing hospitality and culinary arts
1802 career training and education programs within 8 months of the applicability date of this act.
1803 “(2) The Program described in section (c)(1) shall:
1804 “(A) Provide hospitality career and culinary arts training and education
1805 opportunities for DOC residents serving the workforce development needs of both DOC
1806 residents and the local hospitality economy, including: training for hotels and
1807 events/conventions, sports, restaurant technology, food handlers certification, kitchen training,
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1809 “(B) Connect participants to community-based reentry focused providers
1810 at least 90 days upon release from DOC facilities;
1811 “(C) Develop individualized reentry plans for each participant that will be
1812 shared with DOC community-based reentry focused providers to be continued upon release;
1813 “(D) Establish a pipeline into hospitality careers by identifying employer
1814 partners to assist with apprenticeship or job placement for Program participants upon release
1815 from DOC facilities; and
1816 “(E) Connect participants with wraparound services (including life skills
1817 training, employment coaching, peer support, housing, and healthcare), which will be identified
1818 and provided upon completion of the program.
1819 “(F) Be available to eligible participants and successfully complete at least
1820 4 cohorts consisting of at least 20 participants per year.
1821 “(b) As part of hands-on training, DOC residents shall participate in the preparing and
1822 serving of nutrient-dense foods to the general populations and officer dining rooms.”.
1823 Sec. 34. The Youth Rehabilitation Amendment Act of 1985, effective December 7, 1985
1824 (D.C. Law 6-69; D.C. Official Code § 24-901 et seq.) is amended by adding a new section 7c to
1825 read as follows:
1826 “Sec. 7c. Establishment of the Director of Emerging Adult Services.
1827 “(a) There is established the position of Director of Emerging Adult Services ("Director")
1828 within the Office of the City Administrator. The primary role of the Director is to coordinate and
1829 lead the overall implementation of the Youth Rehabilitation Act and citywide efforts to meet the
1830 unique needs of emerging adults in the District.
1831 “(b) The Director shall:
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1832 “(1) Within the first year after the Director’s hiring, develop a comprehensive
1833 strategic plan (“strategic plan”) to meet the unique needs of emerging adults and assess the
1834 implementation of the Youth Rehabilitation Act in the District. The strategic plan shall be
1835 submitted to the Mayor and Council, shall be updated every 4 years, and shall include the
1836 following:
1837 “(A) An assessment of:
1838 “(i) The educational, workforce development, housing, behavioral
1839 and physical health care, and family needs of emerging adults and youth offenders before
1840 commitment, while in District or federal care or custody, and upon re-entry;
1841 “(ii) Diversion programs for persons at risk of becoming youth
1842 offenders; and
1843 “(iii) The availability of a continuum of developmentally
1844 appropriate, community-based services for youth offenders before commitment, while in District
1845 care or custody, and upon reentry;
1846 “(B) Strategies and a plan to:
1847 “(i) Involve emerging adults in community decision-making
1848 processes;
1849 “(ii) Engage and support LGBTQ and other marginalized emerging
1850 adults;
1851 “(iii) Expand alternatives to incarceration for emerging adults
1852 involved in the criminal justice system;
1853 “(iv) Ensure effective treatment and services focused on
1854 rehabilitation and preventing recidivism; and
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1855 “(v) Foster collaboration among government agencies, community-
1856 based organizations, and families to support emerging adults; and
1857 “(C) An outreach plan by the District to committed youth offenders and
1858 their families in District or federal care or custody to identify needs for services and plan for
1859 reentry;
1860 “(2) Consult community-based organizations providing services and supports that
1861 are developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, healing-centered, and restorative to inform
1862 the strategic plan;
1863 “(3) Oversee the implementation of the strategic plan and ensure alignment with
1864 the goals and objectives of the Youth Rehabilitation Act;
1865 “(4) Coordinate inter-agency services, programs, and initiatives to meet the
1866 diverse needs of emerging adults in the District;
1867 “(5) Collaborate with public safety, criminal justice, and youth services agencies,
1868 including the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, Office of Gun Violence
1869 Prevention, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services,
1870 Department of Corrections, Department of Human Services, Department of Parks and
1871 Recreation, Office of the State Superintendent of Education, District of Columbia Public
1872 Schools, United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia, and CSOSA, to enhance
1873 services for emerging adults;
1874 “(6) Engage with the community, emerging adults, and youth offenders to gather
1875 feedback, assess needs, and promote transparency and inclusivity in decision-making; and
1876 “(7) Publish a data table on a publicly accessible website that protects any PII
1877 from disclosure and displays the total number of emerging adults, the services and programming
1878 used by emerging adults, and the outcomes of the services and programming.
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1879 “(c) Within 6 months after the Director’s hiring, the Director shall submit an initial report
1880 to the Mayor and Council that includes:
1881 “(1) Proposed performance metrics and associated data to measure the progress of
1882 the strategic plan and the YRA;
1883 “(2) Protocols for reporting and frequency of reporting, including how the
1884 Director will collect data from District and federal agencies;
1885 “(3) Strategies for engaging agencies, as provided in section 703a(a)(5) of this
1886 title, on a coordinated effort to support emerging adults; and
1887 “(4) Outreach plans for engaging with the community and involving emerging
1888 adults and their families in the decision-making processes.
1889 “(d) Within 3 years after the inaugural Director’s hiring, and every 2 years thereafter, the
1890 Director shall submit an interim report to the Mayor and Council that includes, at the minimum:
1891 “(1) The state of emerging adults in the District and the challenges that they are
1892 experiencing;
1893 “(2) An analysis of the implementation of the Youth Rehabilitation Act pursuant
1894 to the metrics provided in subsection (a)(1) of this section;
1895 “(3) Progress made in achieving the goals and objectives outlined in the strategic
1896 plan pursuant to the metrics provided in subsection (a)(1) of this section;
1897 “(4) A description of the Director’s coordination efforts and specific initiatives
1898 with District agencies, community-based organizations, and the community undertaken during
1899 the fiscal year to meet the unique needs of emerging adults and the implementation of the Youth
1900 Rehabilitation Act;
1901 “(5) Challenges faced during the preceding 2 years and explanations for how each
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1903 “(6) Budgetary requirements and programming needs necessary for the successful
1904 execution of the strategic plan; and
1905 “(7) Recommendations for future actions, policy changes, or resource allocations
1906 based on the findings of the fiscal year.
1907 “(e) There is established an Advisory Board (“Board”) to guide and assist the Director in
1908 fulfilling the Director’s duties.
1909 “(f) The Board shall:
1910 “(1) Be part of the interview decision-making process for hiring the Director.
1911 “(2) Provide expert guidance, recommendations, and feedback to the Director on
1912 matters related to emerging adults’ needs and the YRA implementation.
1913 “(3) Meet with the Director monthly.
1914 “(g) The Board shall consist of the following 7 members:
1915 “(A) Two emerging adults appointed by the Council;
1916 “(B) One representative from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council,
1917 appointed by the Mayor;
1918 “(C) One representative from the State Office of Career and Technical
1919 Education, appointed by the Mayor;
1920 “(D) One representative from the Department of Youth Rehabilitation
1921 Services, appointed by the Mayor;
1922 “(E) One representative from the Department of Human Services,
1923 appointed by the Mayor; and
1924 “(F) One representative, appointed by the Council, from a community-
1925 based organization with experience providing:
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1927 “(ii) Victim services for emerging adults; or
1928 “(iii) Juvenile and criminal justice system services for emerging
1929 adults.
1930 “(h) Of the initial 7 members, the Mayor shall appoint 4 members and the Chairman of
1931 the Council shall appoint 5 members within 60 days after the applicability date of this act. The
1932 Mayor and Chairman of the Council shall each appoint one co-chair for the Board. All members
1933 shall serve without compensation and can be reappointed. For the inaugural Board, 3 members
1934 shall serve for a 3-year term, 3 members shall serve for a 2-year term, and 3 members shall serve
1935 for a one-year term. Thereafter, the members shall serve for a term of 3 years or until a successor
1936 has been appointed. A person appointed to fill a vacancy on the Board occurring prior to the
1937 expiration of a term shall serve for the remainder of the term or until a successor has been
1938 appointed.
1939 “(i) Three Board members shall constitute a quorum.
1940 “(j) For the purposes of this section, the term:
1941 “(1) “Committed youth offender” shall have the same meaning as provided in
1942 section 2(1) of the Youth Rehabilitation Amendment Act of 1985, effective December 7, 1985
1943 (D.C. Law 6-69; D.C. Official Code § 24-901(1)).
1944 “(2) “Community-based organization” means a nonprofit organization that is
1945 representative of the District or significant segments of the District and provides social,
1946 educational, or related services to individuals in the community.
1947 “(3) “Conviction” means the judgment on a verdict or a finding of guilty, a plea of
1948 guilty, or a plea of no contest.
1949 “(4) “CSOSA” means the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency.
1950 “(5) “Court” means the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
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1951 “(6) “Educator” includes a principal, assistant principal, teacher, assistant teacher,
1952 or a school psychologist or counselor.
1953 “(7) “Emerging adult” means an individual between the ages of 18 through 24.
1954 “(8) “LGBTQ” shall have the same meaning as provided in section 2(2) of the
1955 Office of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Affairs Act of 2006, effective April 4, 2006
1956 (D.C. Law 16-89; D.C. Official Code § 2-1381(2)).
1957 “(9) “PII” shall have the same meaning as provided in section 2a(7) of the District
1958 of Columbia Commission for Women Act of 1978, effective March 10, 2023 (D.C. Law 24-303;
1959 D.C. Official Code § 3-701.01(7)).
1960 “(10) “Treatment” means guidance for youth offenders designed to improve
1961 public safety by facilitating rehabilitation and preventing recidivism.
1962 “(11) “Youth offender” means a person 24 years of age or younger at the time that
1963 the person committed a crime other than murder, first degree murder that constitutes an act of
1964 terrorism, second degree murder that constitutes an act of terrorism, first degree sexual abuse,
1965 second degree sexual abuse, and first degree child sexual abuse.
1966 “(12) “Youth Rehabilitation Act” or “YRA” means the Youth Rehabilitation
1967 Amendment Act of 1985, effective December 7, 1985 (D.C. Law 6-69; D.C. Official Code § 24-
1968 901 et seq.).
1969 Sec. 35. The lead-in language of Title 28, Section 28-5402 of the District of Columbia
1970 Official Code is amended by striking the phrase “A retailer” and inserting the phrase “Beginning
1971 January 1, 2025, a retailer” in its place.
1972 Sec. 36. The Act to Regulate Public Conduct on Public Passenger Vehicles, effective
1973 September 23, 1975 (D.C. Law 1-18; D.C. Official Code § 35-251 et seq.), is amended as
1974 follows:
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1977 (2) A new subsection (b) is added to read as follows:
1978 “(b) A person who is stopped by an individual authorized to issue notices of infractions
1979 under section 5(a)(3) for violating subsection (a) of this section shall, upon request, inform that
1980 authorized individual of his or her true name and address for the purpose of including that
1981 information on a notice of infraction; provided, that no person shall be required to possess or
1982 display any documentary proof of his or her name or address in order to comply with the
1983 requirements of this section.”.
1985 (1) Subsection (a)(1) is amended by striking the phrase “section 3” and inserting
1986 the phrase “section 3(a)” in its place.
1987 (2) Subsection (b) is amended by adding a new paragraph (1A) to read as follows:
1988 “(1A) A person who refuses to provide his or her name and address, or who
1989 knowingly provides an incorrect name or address, to an authorized individual in violation of
1990 section 3(b) shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $100.”.
1991 Sec. 37. Section 4 of the Transit Operator Protection and Enhanced Penalty Amendment
1992 Act of 2008, effective July 23, 2008 (D.C. Law 17-206; D.C. Official Code § 35-261), is
1994 (a) The section heading is amended to read as follows:
1995 “Sec. 4. Notice of enhanced penalties for commission of offenses against transit
1996 operators, Metrorail station managers, Metrorail station employees, and mass transit vehicle
1997 passengers.”.
1998 (b) Subsection (a)(1) is amended to read as follows:

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1999 “(a)(1) The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority shall post or otherwise
2000 provide conspicuous notice of the enhanced penalties for the commission of certain offenses
2001 against transit operators, Metrorail station managers, Metrorail station employees, and mass
2002 transit vehicle passengers in the District of Columbia pursuant to section 2a of the Taxicab
2003 Drivers Protection Act of 2000, effective July 23, 2008 (D.C. Law 17-206; D.C. Official Code §
2004 22-3751.01), on all Metrobus buses and Metrorail trains operating in the District of Columbia,
2005 and at or near all Metrorail station kiosks within the District of Columbia.”.
2006 Sec. 38. The Anti-Loitering/Drug Free Zone Act of 1996, effective June 3, 1997 (D.C.
2007 Law 11-270; D.C. Official Code § 48-1001 et seq.), is revived as of the applicability date of the
2008 Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024, as approved by the Committee on the Judiciary
2009 and Public Safety on January 17, 2024 (Committee print of Bill 25-345), and amended to read as
2010 follows:
2011 “Sec. 2. Definitions.
2012 “For the purposes of this act, the term:
2013 “(1) “Chief of Police” means the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department as
2014 the designated agent of the Mayor.
2015 “(2) “Disperse” means to depart from the designated drug free zone and not to
2016 recongregate within the drug free zone with anyone from the group ordered to depart for the
2017 purpose of committing an offense under Title IV of the District of Columbia Uniform Controlled
2018 Substances Act of 1981, effective August 5, 1981 (D.C. Law 4-29; D.C. Official Code § 48-
2019 904.01 et seq.), for the duration of the zone.
2020 “(3) “Drug free zone” means public space on public property in an area not to
2021 exceed a square of 1,000 feet on each side that is established pursuant to section 3.
2022 “(4) “Illegal drug” means the same as the term “controlled substance” in section
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2023 102(4) of the District of Columbia Uniform Controlled Substances Act of 1981, effective August
2024 5, 1981 (D.C. Law 4-29; D.C. Code § 48-901.02(4)).
2025 “(5) “Known unlawful drug user, possessor, or seller” means a person who has,
2026 within the knowledge of the arresting officer, been convicted in any court of any violation
2027 involving the use, possession, or distribution of any of the substances referred to in Title IV of
2028 the District of Columbia Uniform Controlled Substances Act of 1981, effective August 5, 1981
2029 (D.C. Law 4-29; D.C. Official Code § 48-902.04, § 48-902.06, § 48-902.08, § 48-902.10, or §
2030 48-902.12).
2031 “(6) “Police Department” means the Metropolitan Police Department.
2032 “Sec. 3. Procedure for establishing a drug free zone.
2033 “(a) The Chief of Police may declare any public area a drug free zone for a period not to
2034 exceed 120 consecutive hours. The Chief of Police shall inform the Chairman of the Council of
2035 the District of Columbia of the declaration of a drug free zone.
2036 “(b) In determining whether to designate a drug free zone, the Chief of Police shall
2037 consider the following:
2038 “(1) Within the preceding 6-month period, the occurrence of a disproportionately
2039 high number of:
2040 “(A) Arrests for the possession or distribution of illegal drugs in the
2041 proposed drug free zone;
2042 “(B) Police reports for dangerous crimes, as that term is defined in D.C.
2043 Official Code § 23-1331(3), that were committed in the proposed drug free zone; or
2044 “(C) Police reports for crimes of violence, as that term is defined in D.C.
2045 Official Code § 23-1331(4), that were committed in the proposed drug free zone;
2046 “(2) Any number of homicides that were committed in the proposed drug free
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2047 zone;
2048 “(3) Objective evidence or verifiable information that shows that illegal drugs are
2049 being sold and distributed on public space on public property within the proposed drug free zone;
2050 and
2051 “(4) Any other verifiable information from which the Chief of Police may
2052 ascertain whether the health or safety of residents who live in the proposed drug free zone are
2053 endangered by the purchase, sale, or use of illegal drugs or other illegal activity.
2054 “Sec. 4. Notice of a drug free zone.
2055 “Upon the designation of a drug free zone, the Police Department shall:
2056 “(1) Mark each block within the drug free zone by using barriers, tape, or police
2057 officers that post the following information in the immediate area of, and borders around, the
2058 drug free zone:
2059 “(A) A statement that it is unlawful for a person to congregate in a group
2060 of 2 or more persons for the purpose of committing an offense under Title IV of the District of
2061 Columbia Uniform Controlled Substances Act of 1981, effective August 5, 1981 (D.C. Law 4-
2062 29; D.C. Official Code § 48-904.01 et seq.), within the boundaries of a drug free zone, and to fail
2063 to disperse after being instructed to disperse by a uniformed officer of the Police Department
2064 who reasonably believes the person is congregating for the purpose of committing an offense
2065 under Title IV of the District of Columbia Uniform Controlled Substances Act of 1981, effective
2066 August 5, 1981 (D.C. Law 4-29; D.C. Official Code § 48-904.01 et seq.);
2067 “(B) The boundaries of the drug free zone;
2068 “(C) A statement of the effective dates of the drug free zone designation;
2069 and
2070 “(D) Any other additional notice to inform the public of the drug free
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2071 zone.
2072 “(2) Immediately notify the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services, the
2073 Department of Behavioral Health, the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services,
2074 the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice, and the Office of Neighborhood Safety and
2075 Engagement of the creation of the drug free zone and the need for any relevant medical or social
2076 services.
2077 “Sec. 5. Prohibition.
2078 “(a) It shall be unlawful for a person to congregate in a group of 2 or more within the
2079 perimeter of a drug free zone established pursuant to section 3 for the purpose of committing an
2080 offense under Title IV of the District of Columbia Uniform Controlled Substances Act of 1981,
2081 effective August 5, 1981 (D.C. Law 4-29; D.C. Official Code § 48-904.01 et seq.), and to fail to
2082 disperse after being instructed to disperse by a uniformed officer of the Police Department who
2083 reasonably believes the person is congregating for the purpose of committing an offense under
2084 Title IV of the District of Columbia Uniform Controlled Substances Act of 1981, effective
2085 August 5, 1981 (D.C. Law 4-29; D.C. Official Code § 48-904.01 et seq.).
2086 “(b) In making a determination that a person is congregating in a drug free zone for the
2087 purpose of committing an offense under Title IV of the District of Columbia Uniform Controlled
2088 Substances Act of 1981, effective August 5, 1981 (D.C. Law 4-29; D.C. Official Code § 48-
2089 904.01 et seq.), the totality of the circumstances involved shall be considered. Among the
2090 circumstances which may be considered in determining whether such purpose is manifested are:
2091 “(1) The conduct of a person being observed, including that such person is
2092 behaving in a manner raising a reasonable belief that the person is engaging or is about to engage
2093 in illegal drug activity, such as the observable distribution of small packages to other persons, the
2094 receipt of currency for the exchange of a small package, operating as a lookout, warning others
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2095 of the arrival of police, concealing himself or herself or any object which reasonably may be
2096 connected to unlawful drug-related activity, or engaging in any other conduct normally
2097 associated by law enforcement agencies with the illegal distribution or possession of drugs;
2098 “(2) Information from a reliable source indicating that a person being observed
2099 routinely distributes illegal drugs within the drug free zone;
2100 “(3) Information from a reliable source indicating that the person being observed
2101 is currently engaging in illegal drug-related activity within the drug free zone;
2102 “(4) Such person is physically identified by the officer as a member of a gang or
2103 association which engages in illegal drug activity;
2104 “(5) Such person is a known unlawful drug user, possessor, or seller;
2105 “(6) Such person has no other apparent lawful reason for congregating in the drug
2106 free zone, such as waiting for a bus, being near one’s own residence, or waiting to receive
2107 medical or social services;
2108 “(7) Any vehicle involved in the observed circumstances is registered to a known
2109 unlawful drug user, possessor, or seller, or a person for whom there is an outstanding arrest
2110 warrant for a crime involving drug-related activity.
2111 “(c) The prohibition under this section shall not be applied with the primary purpose of
2112 depriving persons of social or medical services.”.
2113 “Sec. 6. Penalties.
2114 “(a) Any person who violates section 5 shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not
2115 more than $300, imprisonment for not more than 180 days, or both.
2116 “(b) The fine set forth in this section shall not be limited by section 101 of the Criminal
2117 Fine Proportionality Amendment Act of 2012, effective June 11, 2013 (D.C. Law 19-317; D.C.
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2119 Sec. 39. Chapter 39 of Title 24 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations is
2121 (a) Subsection 3900.5 is repealed.
2122 (b) Subsection 3900.9 is amended to read as follows:
2123 “3900.9 (a) For any incident involving an officer-involved death or serious use of force,
2124 as defined in section 3999.1, a member shall not review their body-worn camera recordings or
2125 any body-worn camera recordings that have been shared with them to assist in initial report
2126 writing.
2127 “(b) A member shall indicate, when writing any initial or subsequent reports,
2128 whether the officer viewed body-worn camera footage prior to writing the report and specify
2129 what body-worn camera footage the officer viewed.”.
2130 (c) Section 3999.1 is amended as follows:
2131 (1) The definition of “serious use of force” is amended to read as follows:
2132 ““Serious use of force” means any:
2133 (a) Firearm discharges by a Metropolitan Police Department officer, with
2134 the exception of a negligent discharge that does not otherwise put members of the public at risk
2135 of injury or death, a discharge at an animal, or a range or training incident;
2136 (b) Head strikes by a Metropolitan Police Department officer with an
2137 impact weapon;
2138 (c) Use of force by a Metropolitan Police Department officer:
2139 (i) Resulting in serious bodily injury;
2140 (ii) Resulting in a protracted loss of consciousness, or that create a
2141 substantial risk of death, serious disfigurement, disability or impairment of the functioning of
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2143 (iii) Involving the use of a prohibited technique, as that term is
2144 defined in § 5-125.02(6); or
2145 (iv) Resulting in a death; and
2146 (d) Incidents in which a Metropolitan Police Department canine bites a
2147 person.”
2148 (2) Insert a new definition between the definitions of “next of kin” and “subject”
2149 to read as follows:
2150 ““Serious bodily injury”” means extreme physical pain, illness, or impairment of physical
2151 condition including physical injury that involves a substantial risk of death, protracted and
2152 obvious disfigurement, protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member or
2153 organ, or protracted loss of consciousness.”.
2154 Sec. 40. Section 5 of the Prioritizing Public Safety Temporary Amendment Act of 2023,
2155 enacted on October 5, 2023 (D.C. Act 25-229; 70 DCR 13762), is repealed.
2156 Sec. 41. Applicability.
2157 (a) This act shall apply upon the date of inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved
2158 budget and financial plan.
2159 (b) The Chief Financial Officer shall certify the date of the inclusion of the fiscal effect in
2160 an approved budget and financial plan, and provide notice to the Budget Director of the Council
2161 of the certification.
2162 (c)(1) The Budget Director shall cause the notice of the certification to be published in
2163 the District of Columbia Register.
2164 (2) The date of publication of the notice of the certification shall not affect the
2165 applicability of this act.
2166 (d) Section 13 shall apply as of July 22, 2020.

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2167 Sec. 42. Fiscal impact statement.
2168 The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement in the committee report as the fiscal
2169 impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures Act of 1975,
2170 approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat. 2038; D.C. Official Code § 1-301.47a).
2171 Sec. 43. Effective date.
2172 This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the
2173 Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto), a 60-day period of congressional review as
2174 provided in section 602(c)(2) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December
2175 24, 1973 (87 Stat. 813; D.C. Official Code § 1-206.02(c)(2)), and publication in the District of
2176 Columbia Register.
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1 Bill 25-345

2 Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety

153 is amended as follows:

160 the surrounding area (“commercial district”).

163 owners, and visitors of a commercial corridor in the District; and

168 by the Deputy Mayor, which shall include:

170 commercial district;

174 and health in the commercial district;

175 “(C) A Clean Hands certification; and

176 “(D) Any additional information requested by the Deputy Mayor.

179 “(A) Relationship-building with residents, workers, businesses, and

180 regular visitors;

181 “(B) Connecting residents, workers, visitors, and businesses with

184 walking to transit or their vehicles;

186 safety systems and protocols;

187 “(E) Responding to individuals with substance use disorders and

188 implementing harm-reduction strategies;

189 “(F) Implementing de-escalation techniques;

190 “(G) Deterring crime and public safety violations;

194 “(J) Implementing other innovative strategies to promote public safety.

198 other public safety efforts implemented by the organization.

201 “(A) Salary and fringe benefits for staff;

204 implementing the Safe Commercial Corridors Program; and

206 to the Safe Commercial Corridors Program Plan.

209 the following:

210 “(A) An evaluation of the success of its Safe Commercial Corridors

211 Program, including a detailed description of the program activities;

212 “(B) A description of any training or support provided to program staff;

214 staff and residents, visitors, businesses, and other individuals;

218 (b) A new section 3024 is added to read as follows:

233 appropriate device for use in the District;

238 “(i) Late-night or early morning ridership; and

239 “(ii) Harassment, theft, or violent offenses;

241 system shall be installed in each ward;

244 system was selected;

247 in use; and

248 “(5) Collect appropriate data on the effectiveness of the emergency

254 emergency communication and video surveillance system.

257 demonstration program to the Council. The report shall include:

259 stations were used;

266 from the manufacturers.

273 close proximity to each emergency communication station.

294 “(k) For the purposes of this subsection, the term:

295 “(1) “Emergency communication and video surveillance system” means an

297 surveillance technology operated by or accessible to the Metropolitan Police Department

298 “(2) “Emergency communication station” means a fixed station, illuminated by a

300 connects directly via audio with emergency services dispatch.

301 “(3) “Operator of an emergency communication and video surveillance system”

303 surveillance system.

306 operated in the District.

315 adding new sections 3207b and 3207c to read as follows:

316 “Sec. 3207b. Call data collection and posting.

319 “(1) The Department of Behavioral Health Access Help Line;

321 do not result in an injury;

324 Triage Line.

326 information on the Office’s website :

328 corrective action taken by the Office;

331 “(3) Average and maximum call-to-answer times;

332 “(4) Average and maximum answer-to-dispatch times;