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Council adopts temporary juvenile‑curfew bill limiting mayoral extensions to 30 days

Council of the District of Columbia · December 20, 2025
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Summary

On final reading the Council approved a temporary amendment to the Juvenile Curfew Act that clarifies the mayor’s extension authority, caps successive extensions at 30 days, and sunsets the temporary law on April 15, 2026; the bill passed after a voice vote and was later upheld on reconsideration with three members recorded as no.

The Council on Dec. 2 approved the Juvenile Curfew Second Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 (Bill 26‑460), adopting a Pinto amendment that narrows the mayor’s authority to extend curfews and places a clear expiration date on the temporary law.

Councilmember Pinto, speaking on final reading, said the amendment “clarifies the…

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