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This bill changes DC law so that teens as young as 14 can be tried as adults for certain crimes. Today, most minors go to family court. But DC already allows adult trials starting at 16 for crimes like murder, first‑degree sexual abuse, first‑degree burglary, robbery while armed, and assault with intent to commit those crimes. It can also move 15‑year‑olds to adult court for felonies in some cases. The bill lowers those ages to 14 for these situations. It updates DC’s code to reflect the new age thresholds.
These changes apply only to crimes committed on or after the day the bill becomes law.
Introduced September 4, 2025 by Brandon Gill · Last progress September 17, 2025
Received in the Senate.
Received in the Senate.
Received in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 203 (Roll no. 271). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4339)