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B 26-0038

Clemency Board Waiver Authority Amendment Act of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Phil Mendelson

Amends the Clemency Board's waiver authority, altering who qualifies for waivers and how waivers are granted in clemency petitions.

Public Hearing Canceled
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Bill Summary · B 26-0038

Summary of Bill B 26-0038: Clemency Board Waiver Authority Amendment Act of 2025

Overview

B 26-0038 is a proposed amendment to the clemency framework governing the authority of the Clemency Board, specifically regarding waivers. The bill, introduced January 10, 2025 by Chairman Mendelson, is currently in the public-hearing stage but a hearing was canceled on June 2, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

  • The title indicates the bill seeks to modify the Clemency Board’s waiver authority.
  • The intended outcome is to alter how waivers are granted or applied within clemency decisions, potentially affecting eligibility, scope, or procedural steps for waivers.

Key Provisions (not contained in the provided document)

The exact text and provisions are not included in the materials supplied. Based on the title and standard legislative drafting for similar measures, potential areas the bill might address include:
- Defining or expanding the types of waivers the Clemency Board can grant.
- Clarifying eligibility criteria for waiver consideration.
- Modifying the standards or factors the Board must apply when deciding on waivers.
- Adjusting timelines, filing requirements, or notice procedures for waiver requests.
- Enhancing transparency, reporting, or oversight related to waiver decisions.
- Effective date and any transitional provisions for cases pending before the Board.

Note: The above are typical elements in waiver-authority amendments and may not reflect the exact text of B 26-0038.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Individuals seeking clemency or waivers as part of clemency petitions.
  • The Clemency Board and its staff, potentially altering workload, process, or criteria they apply.
  • Related agencies (e.g., judicial or corrections agencies) involved in clemency processes.
  • Victims and advocacy groups with an interest in clemency outcomes may be affected by changes in eligibility or decision timelines.

Procedural Timeline and Status

  • Introduced: January 10, 2025 (by Chairman Mendelson).
  • January 21, 2025: Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety.
  • January 24, 2025: Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0038 published in the District of Columbia Register.
  • May 13, 2025: Notice of Public Hearing filed.
  • May 28, 2025: Cancellation Notice of Public Hearing filed.
  • June 2, 2025: Public Hearing Canceled.
  • Status: Public hearing canceled; no further action dates are listed in the provided material. The bill could be rescheduled for a future hearing or proceed via alternate legislative steps.

Next Steps and How to Track

  • Monitor the Council’s schedule and the Office of the Secretary for updates on a rescheduled public hearing or final vote.
  • Check the District of Columbia Register for any amended notices or subsequent actions.
  • Stakeholders may submit comments or testify if/when a new public hearing is announced.

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