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B 26-0587

Juvenile Curfew Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Brooke Pinto

D.C. enacts emergency amendment to juvenile curfew law; expires May 12, 2026, requiring future reauthorization.

Act A26-0257 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 002115, Expires on May 12, 2026
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Bill Summary · B 26-0587

Legislative bill overview

Bill B 26-0587 is an emergency amendment act concerning juvenile curfew laws in Washington, D.C., sponsored by Council member Brooke Pinto. The bill was enacted as Act A26-0257 on February 11, 2026, and has a sunset provision expiring May 12, 2026, indicating it is a temporary measure requiring future legislative action for continuation.

Why is this important

Juvenile curfew laws significantly impact young people's freedom of movement and have documented disparities in enforcement across racial and socioeconomic lines. This emergency amendment suggests D.C. lawmakers identified an urgent need to modify existing curfew provisions, though the specific changes are not detailed in the available legislative record. The three-month expiration date means the D.C. Council will need to formally reauthorize or allow the law to lapse by mid-May.

Potential points of contention

  • Constitutional concerns: Juvenile curfews have faced legal challenges regarding First Amendment rights to assembly and freedom of movement, with questions about their enforceability
  • Equity in enforcement: Critics argue curfew laws disproportionately affect youth of color and low-income communities, potentially criminalizing poverty
  • Emergency designation: Using emergency procedures limits public notice and debate; stakeholders may question whether the urgency justified expedited passage without standard committee review

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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