DC B23-0401 | 2019-2020 | 23rd Council
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-0)
Status: Introduced on July 9 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-07-19 - Notice of Intent to Act on B23-0401 Published in the DC Register
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 9 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-07-19 - Notice of Intent to Act on B23-0401 Published in the DC Register
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
As introduced It requires automatic sealing of non-convictions, eligible misdemeanors, and eligible felonies after a certain period of time. It shifts the burden of proof for record sealing from the individual to the prosecution. It also clarifies that failure to pay fines and fees does not count towards completion of a sentence. It also includes certain non-violent offences as "eligible felonies".
Title
District of Columbia Clean Slate Amendment Act of 2019
Sponsors
| Cnc. Kenyan McDuffie [D] | Cnc. Mary Cheh [D] | Cnc. Charles Allen [D] | Cnc. David Grosso [D] |
| Cnc. Vincent Gray [D] | Cnc. Anita Bonds [D] | Cnc. Jack Evans [D] | Cnc. Phil Mendelson [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-19 | Council | Notice of Intent to Act on B23-0401 Published in the DC Register |
| 2019-07-09 | Council | Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety |
| 2019-07-09 | Council | Introduced in Committee of the Whole |
Washington D.C. State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B23-0401 |
| Text | https://lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LIMS/43051/Introduction/B23-0401-Introduction.pdf |
