The resolution, titled the Second Chance Clarification Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025, addresses an urgent need to amend the Second Chance Amendment Act of 2022. This act was designed to broaden the categories of criminal records and court proceedings eligible for sealing or expungement. However, subsequent amendments to the act have introduced drafting errors that inadvertently accelerate the timeline for certain provisions by over two years, potentially leading to noncompliance by implementing agencies for the past two years.

To rectify these issues, the Council of the District of Columbia has declared an emergency, necessitating the immediate adoption of the Second Chance Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2025. The resolution emphasizes the importance of addressing these drafting errors promptly to ensure the effective implementation of the Second Chance Amendment Act and to maintain compliance with its provisions. The resolution is set to take effect immediately following its passage.