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PR 26-0621

Pretrial Detention Reporting Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

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

Maintains continuous pretrial detention reporting by clarifying the DC CJCC Establishment Act provisions to bridge gaps between emergency and temporary acts.

Resolution R26-0359, Effective from Mar 31, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 006073
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0621

Summary of Bill PR 26-0621 (Session 26) – Pretrial Detention Reporting Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a resolution adopted by the Council of the District of Columbia declaring the existence of an emergency for congressional review purposes.
  • Its primary purpose is to ensure continuity of legal reporting requirements related to pretrial detention by amending the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the District of Columbia Establishment Act of 2001, specifically to clarify certain reporting requirements.
  • The resolution states that this emergency legislation is necessary to prevent a gap in the law between the expiration of one emergency act and the effective date of a subsequent temporary act.

Key Provisions

  • Declares an emergency for purposes of congressional review regarding changes to reporting requirements under the DC Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Establishment Act of 2001.
  • Establishes the short, emergency legislative process for adoption after a single reading due to the timing of related acts:
    • References the Pretrial Detention Reporting Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 (effective January 27, 2026; emergency act) which expires May 28, 2026.
    • References the Pretrial Detention Reporting Temporary Amendment Act of 2026 (enacted March 2, 2026; temporary act) which is awaiting congressional review.
  • The resolution notes the need to bridge potential gaps in the law between the expiration of the emergency act and the effective date of the temporary act.

Affected Parties and Scope

  • Primary focus is on the District of Columbia's Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Establishment Act of 2001 and its reporting requirements related to pretrial detention.
  • City government operations, specifically the Council and the agencies responsible for implementing pretrial detention reporting, would be impacted by this emergency amendment.
  • The resolution is procedural, ensuring there is no lapse in required reporting as the two related acts cycle through emergency and temporary status.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • The emergency declaration is designed to be effective immediately upon passage.
  • Related acts involved:
    • Emergency Amendment Act of 2026: effective January 27, 2026; expires May 28, 2026.
    • Temporary Amendment Act of 2026: enacted March 2, 2026; awaiting congressional review.
  • The resolution supports enacting the emergency amendment after a single reading to prevent a regulatory gap during the transition between the emergency act’s expiration and the temporary act’s effective date.
  • Action history indicates the resolution progressed through standard steps, including introduction (March 30, 2026), final readings, and publication in the DC Register, with an effective date tied to the resolution’s adoption.

Summary for Readers

  • This bill is a procedural emergency resolution aimed at maintaining continuous reporting requirements for pretrial detention by clarifying the relevant reporting provisions in the DC Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Establishment Act.
  • It serves to avoid a gap in law while the related emergency and temporary acts are being reviewed and implemented.
  • It does not appear to introduce new policy changes beyond ensuring there is no lapse in reporting due to timing of acts.

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

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