District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: Enacted

CER 26-0148 — Second Chance Month Recognition Resolution of 2026

Last action — Resolution ACR26-0145, Effective from Mar 31, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 008463

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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 March 30, 2026. Enacted.

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    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

This resolution recognizes April as Second Chance Month.

The resolution designates April as Second Chance Month to support individuals re-entering society after incarceration. It aims to raise awareness about the challenges they face.

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What changed in the latest version

64 added · 99 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated bill now recognizes April 2026 as “Second Chance Month” in Washington, D.C., which honors the resilience and contributions of individuals who are reintegrating into society after incarceration. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and supporting these returning citizens as they seek to rebuild their lives and highlights the need for better access to housing, employment, and community support. This change matters because it fosters a more inclusive and supportive environment for those looking to overcome past challenges and contribute positively to the community.

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2 ____________________________ ______________________________ Chairman Phil Mendelson Councilmember Robert C.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION 26-148 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA March 31, 2026 To recognize the month of April 2026 as “Second Chance Month” in the District of Columbia and to celebrate the resilience, dignity, and contributions of returning citizens in the District of Columbia.
White, Jr.
6 8 ____________________________ ______________________________ Councilmember Anita Bonds Councilmember Christina Henderson ____________________________ ______________________________ Councilmember Doni Crawford Councilmember Brianne Nadeau ____________________________ ______________________________ Councilmember Brooke Pinto Councilmember Matthew Frumin ____________________________ ______________________________ Councilmember Janeese Lewis George Councilmember Zachary Parker ____________________________ ______________________________ Councilmember Charles Allen Councilmember Wendell Felder _____________________________ Councilmember Trayon White, Sr.
A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION __________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA __________ To recognize the month of April 2026 as “Second Chance Month” in the District of Columbia and to celebrate the resilience, dignity, and contributions of returning citizens in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, the Council has also advanced policies such as the Access to Jobs Amendment Act of 2020, which expands workforce and training opportunities for returning citizens;
WHEREAS, the Council has also advanced policies such as the Access to Jobs ENROLLED ORIGINAL Amendment Act of 2020, which expands workforce and training opportunities for returning citizens;
WHEREAS, while the District has made meaningful progress, there is still more work to 91 do to ensure that returning citizens have fair access to housing, employment, education, and the opportunity to fully participate in the life of their communities;
WHEREAS, while the District has made meaningful progress, there is still more work to do to ensure that returning citizens have fair access to housing, employment, education, and the opportunity to fully participate in the life of their communities;
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ENROLLED ORIGINAL Sec.
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Action History

  1. Resolution ACR26-0145, Effective from Mar 31, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 008463

  2. Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0145

  3. Final Reading, CC

  4. Retained by the Council

  5. CER26-0148 Introduced by Councilmember R. White at Office of the Secretary

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (13)

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Votes

Final Reading, CC

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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CER 26-0148 is sponsored by Robert C. White, Jr..
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