District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: Enacted

B26-0732 — Prearrest Diversion Task Force Recommendations Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

Last action — Act A26-0386 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011163, Expires on Oct 28, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Council
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced July 09, 2026. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence
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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The act addresses recommendations for prearrest diversion strategies.

This act implements recommendations from the Prearrest Diversion Task Force to improve diversion strategies before arrest. It aims to enhance community safety and support individuals involved in the justice system.

Summary

Prearrest Diversion Task Force Recommendations Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

40 added · 46 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised bill changes the deadlines for the Prearrest Diversion Task Force to issue its initial recommendations for certain misdemeanor offenses from June 2025 to July 2026. This extension allows more time for the Task Force to develop thorough and effective proposals. The delay is significant as it aims to ensure that the recommendations are well-informed and beneficial to the community before being implemented.

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2 ________________________ Councilmember Brooke Pinto 5 A BILL 8 _________________________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA _________________________ To amend, on an emergency basis, section 1507 of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the District of Columbia Establishment Act of 2001 to change the date by which the Prearrest Diversion Task Force shall issue initial recommendations for prearrest diversion of certain misdemeanor offenses and categories of persons to July 2026;
ENROLLED ORIGINAL AN ACT _________________________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA _________________________ To amend, on an emergency basis, section 1507 of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the District of Columbia Establishment Act of 2001 to change the date by which the Prearrest Diversion Task Force shall issue initial recommendations for prearrest diversion of certain misdemeanor offenses and categories of persons to July 2026.
and to amend Title 20 of the District of Columbia Official Code to allow for notice of request for formal probate, notice from a foreign personal representative of a decedent who owned any property located in the District of Columbia, and notice of appointment to interested persons, creditors and unknown heirs in a legal periodical or newspaper of general circulation in the District.
This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto), and shall remain in effect for no longer than 90 days, as provided for emergency acts of the Council of the District of Columbia in section 412(a) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto), and shall remain in effect for no longer than days, as provided for emergency acts of the Council of the District of Columbia in section ENROLLED ORIGINAL 412(a) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
___________________________________ Chairman Council of the District of Columbia _________________________________ Mayor District of Columbia 2
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Action History

  1. Act A26-0386 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011163, Expires on Oct 28, 2026

  2. Returned from Mayor

  3. Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0386, Expires on Oct 28, 2026

  4. Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Aug 06, 2026

  5. Legislative Meeting

  6. Retained by the Council

  7. B26-0732 Introduced by Councilmember Pinto at Office of the Secretary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 13 not signed on

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Votes

Final Reading

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Anita Bonds — Yea
Brianne K. Nadeau — Yea
Brooke Pinto — Yea
Charles Allen — Yea
Christina Henderson — Yea
Doni Crawford — Yea
Janeese Lewis George — Yea
Matthew Frumin — Yea
Phil Mendelson — Yea
Robert C. White, Jr. — Yea
Trayon White, Sr. — Yea
Wendell Felder — Yea
Zachary Parker — Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does B26-0732 do?
Prearrest Diversion Task Force Recommendations Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
Who sponsors B26-0732?
B26-0732 is sponsored by Brooke Pinto.
What is the current status of B26-0732?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced July 09, 2026. Enacted.
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